201. ‘National Social Assistance Programme’ is aimed at :
(a) Insurance for poor
(b) Old age pension for very poor
(c) Financial support to Scheduled Castes and Tribes
(d) All of the above
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (b) Old age pension for very poor
- The NSAP is working to ensure that all poor households in the case of old age, death of the breadwinner, and maternity receive a minimum level of benefits, on top of what the states are already offering or may offer in the future.
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202. Consider the following statements with reference to the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS):
1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible.
2. The Central Assistance under this scheme is at the rate of Rs. 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the scheme, States have been urged to give matching amounts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (a) 1 only
- The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme was started in November 2007 and was previously known as the National Old Age Pension Scheme from 1995 to 2007.
- People aged 65 or over, who were living in poverty, were eligible for a monthly pension of Rs. 200 provided by the Central Government.
- The age limit for the scheme was lowered from 65 to 60 years old on April 1, 2011.
- State Governments can contribute to the scheme as much as they want. In addition, the amount of money for people over 80 years old was increased from Rs. 200 to Rs. 500 by the Central Government on the same day.
- So, when the question was asked, both statements were wrong, but now the first one is correct.
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203. The objective of ‘Minimum Needs Programme’ is to provide the infrastructure to :
(a) Urban Population
(b) Rural Population
(c) Rural-Urban Population
(d) Tribal Population
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]
Ans. (c) Rural-Urban Population
- The Minimum Needs Programme was started in 1974 and ran until 1978.
- Its goal was to provide basic services and facilities to people in all areas of the country up to a certain standard, in a certain amount of time.
- This program is meant to help improve people’s quality of life and bridge the gap between different areas of development.
- It is basically an investment in people.
- This program focuses on essential services like teaching kids, teaching adults, improving health care, building roads, providing electricity, building homes, improving the environment in city slums, and giving people better nutrition.
- The goal is to help make life better for people with fewer resources.
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204. The concept of the ‘Minimum Needs program’ is synonymous with which one of the following?
(a) Antyodaya approach
(b) Freedom from hunger approach
(c) Investment in human approach
(d) Infrastructure development approach
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) (Spl.) 2004, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]
Ans. (c) Investment in human approach
- The Minimum Needs Programme began in 1974 and was active until 1978.
- Its purpose was to make sure people throughout the country had access to basic services and facilities and to improve the quality of life for those living in underdeveloped areas.
- It was an investment in people, and the program included teaching children and adults, improving health care, building roads, providing electricity, building homes, improving the environment in city slums, and providing better nutrition.
- The goal was to help people who were not as well off.
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205. Which one of the following is not under the Minimum Needs Programme?
(a) Rural Water Supply
(b) Social Forestry
(c) Rural Education
(d) Improvement of urban slums
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (b) Social Forestry
- The Minimum Needs Programme began in 1974 and was active until 1978.
- Its purpose was to make sure people throughout the country had access to basic services and facilities and to improve the quality of life for those living in underdeveloped areas.
- It was an investment in people, and the program included teaching children and adults, improving health care, building roads, providing electricity, building homes, improving the environment in city slums, and providing better nutrition.
- The goal was to help people who were not as well off.
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206. Which of the following is not a measure of reducing inequalities?
(a) Minimum Needs Programme
(b) Liberalization of the economy
(c) Taxation
(d) Land reforms
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]
Ans. (b) Liberalization of the economy
- Liberalization of the economy is a way to improve it without worrying about social aspects.
- The other three options are ways to decrease the gap between the wealthy and the poor.
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207. Time span of ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’ is :
(a) 2014 – 2021
(b) 2014 – 2024
(c) 2015 – 2022
(d) 2015 – 2025
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c) 2015 – 2022
- RIn 2015, the Indian government started a program called Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) with the objective of giving everyone in India a home by 2022.
- PMAY is the government’s way of helping the less fortunate by giving them affordable housing.
- This scheme has two parts: one for the urban poor (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)) and one for the rural poor (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)).
- It also links to other schemes to make sure the homes have toilets, electricity, LPG connections, access to clean water, and access to banking services.
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208. Government of India has launched a scheme of ‘Housing for all’ by the year :
(a) 2023
(b) 2020
(c) 2021
(d) 2022
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2013]
Ans. (d) 2022
- In 2015, the Indian government initiated Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) with the goal of providing every person in India with a home by 2022.
- This program is the government’s way of assisting those in need by providing them with affordable housing.
- This plan has two parts: one for people living in cities (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)) and one for people living in rural areas (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)).
- It is also connected to other plans to make sure that the homes have toilets, electricity, LPG connections, access to clean water, and access
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209. The salient feature of Indira Awas Yojana is :
(a) Construction of ten lakh houses
(b) Liberation of bonded laborers
(c) Providing awas to SC at a cheaper cost
(d) Centre’s allocation of ten crore rupees
[R.A.S. / R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]
Ans. (c) Providing awas to SC at a cheaper cost
- Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) started in 1985 as part of the Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP).
- In 1989, it became part of the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY). Since 1996, it has been operating as its own scheme.
- It was designed to help people living in poverty in rural areas, belonging to SCs/STs and ex-bonded laborers, to build or improve their homes.
- The government provides financial support to help them accomplish this.
- In 1993-94, the IAY scheme was made available to people who were not from the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes.
- From 1995-96, widows or relatives of those killed while serving in the military were given IAY benefits.
- Ex-servicemen and retired members of the paramilitary forces are also allowed to receive IAY benefits if they meet the normal eligibility criteria.
- Beginning in 2016-17, the Indira Awas Yojana was changed to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin
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210. ‘Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)’ which was started in 2011 has been granted an extension till :
(a) 2016
(b) 2020
(c) 2021
(d) 2022
[J.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (d) 2022
- Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) was started in June 2011 to help India become “slum-free” with cities that provide everyone access to basic facilities and a good place to live.
- This plan had two parts: the preparation period which ended in June 2013 and the implementation period.
- The Government has given the go-ahead for the 2013-2022 implementation phase, which is now followed by the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
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211. The main objective of Rajiv AwasYojana (RAY) is :
(a) to provide free houses to BPL families
(b) to provide free houses to SC/ST families
(c) to provide interest-free loans for the construction of houses in rural areas
(d) slum-free India
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]
Ans. (d) slum-free India
- Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) was created in 2011 to help India reach its goal of becoming slum-free with all citizens having access to basic services and a safe place to live.
- The plan was carried out over two phases, a two-year preparation phase that ended in 2013 and an implementation phase.
- The government has given the green light to the plan of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), which will be in place from 2013 to 2022.
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212. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) targets to :
(a) Housing for rural poor
(b) Slum free India
(c) Arrangement of a hostel for poor students
(d) Arrangement of night-shelter in villages
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl.) (Mains) 2010]
Ans. (b) Slum free India
- The Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) has many goals to make life better for people living in slums in India and to stop slums from growing.
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213. When the Kendriya Vidyalayas were established?
(a) 1963
(b) 1964
(c) 1961
(d) 1965
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]
Ans. (a) 1963
- In November 1962, the Government of India accepted a plan for the creation of Central Schools, which were previously Regimental Schools located in areas with a large military presence.
- The system became official on December 15, 1963, and was then renamed Kendriya Vidyalaya.
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214. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Yojana was started in :
(a) 2004
(b) 2010
(c) 2005
(d) 2012
[U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]
Ans. (a) 2004
- In 2004, the Government of India launched the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Yojana to provide quality education to girls from SC, ST, OBC, and minority categories in areas with low female literacy and a high literacy gap between genders.
- 75% of the seats in this program are reserved for girls from SC, ST, OBC, or minority backgrounds.
- The last 25% of the seats are given to girls from families living in poverty.
- This program, known as the KGBV, has been part of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan since April 1, 2007.
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215. UNO has fixed the target for ‘Education for All’ till the year
(a) 2012
(b) 2015
(c) 2018
(d) 2020
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2004]
Ans. (d) 2020
- The United Nations wanted everyone to have primary school education by 2015 as part of their Millennium Development Goal 2.0.
- This meant that boys and girls all around the world would be able to finish primary school.
- By the year 2030, the goal is for all children, both boys and girls, to be able to go to school for free and get a quality education with good results.
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216. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan for universalization of elementary education was launched by the Government of India in the year :
(a) 1996
(b) 2001
(c) 2006
(d) 2011
[U.P.P.S.C. (R.I.) 2014]
Ans. (b) 2001
- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a big program of the Indian government to make sure everyone in the country gets basic education. It is done in a very determined way.
- In 2001, SSA started working with the State Governments and Local self-government to give all children between the ages of 6 and 14 an education by the year 2010.
- When the Right to Education Act 2009 was passed, adjustments were made to the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan program.
- In 2018, the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan were combined to create a new program called the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme
- Saakshar Bharat and Centrally sponsored Scheme on Teachers Education (CSSTE) are part of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan launched in 2021.
- NIPUN Bharat Mission was also launched as part of this initiative to ensure that all children in India have acquired foundational literacy and numeracy skills by Grade 3.
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217. The aim of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is to make elementary education available to all by the year :
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]
Ans. (a) 2007
- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a government program in India to make sure everyone gets a basic education.
- In 2001, this program began working with State and Local governments to ensure all children aged 6 to 14 receive education by 2010.
- When The Right to Education Act 2009 was passed, changes were made to SSA.
- In 2018, SSA and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan combined to create a new program called Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme.
- Saakshar Bharat and Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Teachers Education (CSSTE) are included in this Scheme which was launched in 2021.
- NIPUN Bharat Mission was also launched as part of this initiative to make sure children in India gain foundational literacy and numeracy skills by Grade 3.
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218. Which one of the following age groups is eligible for enrolment under ‘Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’?
(a) 4 – 12 years
(b) 6 – 14 years
(c) 5 – 15 years
(d) 5 – 16 years
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015, U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2008, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006]
Ans. (b) 6 – 14 years
- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a special program started by the Indian government in 2001 that offers free and required schooling to children aged 6 to 14.
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219. In the latest Union Budget (2006-07), the allocation for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in crore rupees is-
(a) 15,341
b) 10,041
(c) 8,746
(d) 7,156
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]
Ans. (b) 10,041
- For the question period, option (b) was the right answer.
- In the Union Budget 2020-21, a total of Rs. 39161 crore was planned to be used for the National Education Mission.
- In 2021-22, Rs. 34300 crore was assigned for this mission, and in the 2022-23 Budget Estimates, Rs. 39553 crore was set aside for this mission.
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220. The focus of Saakshar Bharat Programme is on :
(a) Female literacy
(b) Male literacy
(c) Infant literacy
(d) Secondary education
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]
Ans. (a) Female literacy
- In September 2009, the ‘Saakshar Bharat’ program was set up by changing the National Literacy Mission. Its purpose is to create an educated society with a special focus on female literacy.
- The goal is to greatly reduce the amount of adults in India who can’t read and to create a learning-friendly atmosphere in communities.
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221. The Right to Education Act, of 2009 aims at making free and compulsory education a right for children up to:
(a) Elementary level
(b) Secondary level
(c) Higher Secondary level
(d) Graduation level
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]
Ans. (a) Elementary level
- The Right to Education Act of 2009 went into effect on April 1, 2010, which means that children aged 6-14 have the right to free and mandatory elementary education.
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222. According to a policy decision taken by the Central Government, the Centre will bear what percentage of expenditure effectively under the right of children to get free education?
(a) 64 %
(b) 65 %
(c) 67 %
(d) 68 %
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (d) 68 %
- The Central Government will pay 68% of the costs for giving all kids aged 6 to 14 free and mandatory education, as required by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education.
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223. Which one of the following is not a social development program of Indian Government?
(a) Mid-day Meal Scheme
(b) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(c) Look East Policy
(d) Rural Health Mission
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]
Ans. (c) Look East Policy
- The Mid-day Meal Scheme was created in 1995 to help increase school enrollment and attendance and improve the nutrition of children.
- It was named the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education and its goal was to make sure all children could attend school and get the food they need there.
- In 2004, the program was changed to offer cooked lunch to all students in grades 1-5 in government and supported schools and EGS/AIE centers.
- In 2007, the program was changed again to include students in upper primary classes (6-8) and renamed to ‘National Scheme for Mid-day Meal in Schools’.
- The program covers every student in primary and upper primary schools that are either government-run, local body-run, or government-aided, as well as Madarsas and Maqtabs supported by SSA, from 2008-09, across the entire country.
- In September 2021, the Mid-day Meal Scheme will be changed to the ‘National Scheme for PM POSHAN (Poshan Shakti Nirman) in Schools’.
- The Government of India began the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in 2001 to make primary education accessible to all.
- The National Rural Health Mission was started by the Government of India on 12 April 2005 to ensure quality healthcare for those living in rural areas.
- The Government of India created the ‘Look East’ Policy to help strengthen its economic and political ties with countries in South East Asia.
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224. Mid-day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995 to promote :
(a) Adult literacy
(b) Universalization of primary education
(c) Secondary education
(d) None of the above
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (b) Universalization of primary education
- The goal of this program is to make primary school education better by making sure the kids are getting enough to eat.
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225. ‘Mid-day Meal’ scheme was started in the year :
(a) 1995
(b) 1996
(c) 1997
(d) 1998
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (a) 1995
- In India, the Mid Day Meal Scheme was launched on August 15, 1995, called the ‘National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education’.
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226. When was the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education launched?
(a) 1995
(b) 2004
(c) 2007
(d) 2010
[U.P. P.C.S (Mains) 2016]
Ans. (a) 1995
- The Indian government started the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) on 15 August 1995.
- The goal of this plan is to make primary education more effective by improving the health of primary school students.
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227. Mid-day Meal Scheme is financed and managed by :
(a) Food and Civil Supply Department of State Governments
(b) Department of Consumer Affairs and Welfare
(c) Ministry of Programme implementation
(d) Ministry of Human Resource Development
[U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (d) Ministry of Human Resource Development
- The Mid-day Meal Scheme (now called PM POSHAN) is paid for and controlled by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now the Ministry of Education).
- The Central Government has decided that the Mid-day Meal Scheme will be split in different ways depending on the type of state or union territory.
- For non-NER (North Eastern Region) states and union territories with legislatures, the split will be 60:40. For the rest of the union territories, it will be 100%. Fo
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228. In Uttar Pradesh, the Mid-day Meal program was started in the year :
(a) 1985
(b) 1990
(c) 1995
(d) 1997
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]
Ans. (c) 1995
- The Mid-day Meal Scheme, also known as the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education, was started on August 15, 1995 in 2408 areas in India, including in Uttar Pradesh.
- In 1997-98, the National Nutrition and Supplementary Programme for Education (NP-NSPE) was put in place in all parts of India.
- This program is now known as the ‘PM POSH
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229. Which of the following does not initiate and organize the Mid-day Meal Scheme?
(a) School Management
(b) Panchayati Raj Institution
(c) Self Help Groups
(d) Contractor
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (d) Contractor
- The contractor is not responsible for starting or managing the Mid-day Meal Scheme (now PM POSHAN).
- The other three are in charge of managing and organizing it.
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230. Akshay Patra Foundation in India is associated with :
(a) Mid-day meal for primary school students
(b) Nutrition for rural pregnant women
(c) Nutrition for rural children
(d) Nutrition for rural old people
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]
Ans. (a) Mid-day meal for primary school students
- The Akshay Patra Foundation is a non-profit organization from India that was founded in 2000 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Their goal is to fight classroom hunger by providing mid-day meals in government and government-aided schools.
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231. Adamya Chetna Trust, Havells India Limited, Hindustan Zinc Limited and DCSL Kota (Shriram Group) etc. are corporate trusts. They are related to :
(a) Production of handicrafts and industrial goods
(b) Mid-Day Meal Programme
(c) Infrastructure development in Rajasthan
(d) Special Economic Zone in Rajasthan
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2008]
Ans. (b) Mid-Day Meal Programme
- Adamya Chetna Trust, Havells India Limited, Hindustan Zinc Limited, and the Shriram Group’s DSCL Kota are all connected to the Mid-day Meal Programme.
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232. In Uttar Pradesh when ‘Go to School Campaign’ for primary education was started ?
(a) In the Year 1999
(b) In the Year 2000
(c) In the Year 2001
(d) In the Year 2002
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]
Ans. (b) In the Year 2000
- In July of 2000, the ‘School Chalo Abhiyan’ initiative was launched in Uttar Pradesh to provide primary education to all children aged 6 to 14 years old.
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233. Kalp Yojana is related to :
(a) Primary Education
(b) Secondary Education
(c) Higher Education
(d) Technical Education
[U.P. U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2001]
Ans. (a) Primary Education
- The Uttar Pradesh Government began the ‘Kalp Yojana’ in 1998 to help out with primary education.
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234. Kalp Yojana is a –
(a) Health Plan
(b) Educational Plan
(c) House Construction Plan
(d) Tax Dispute Resolution Plan
[U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]
Ans. (b) Educational Plan
- The Uttar Pradesh Government had a program called ‘Kalp Yojana’ which focused on primary education. It was launched in 1998.
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235. Consider the following statements and find out the correct answer using the code given below :
Assertion (A): In Uttar Pradesh, ‘Shiksha Mitra Yojana’ provides an opportunity to village youth to serve their own village education.
Reason (R): Its purpose is to maintain the teacher-student ratio according to norms.
Codes :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]
Ans. (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- In 2000-01, the Shiksha Mitra Scheme was started to make sure that everyone had access to primary education, keep teacher-student ratios as required, and give rural young people the chance to get an education in their own village.
- Both the statement and the explanation are correct, but the explanation does not explain the statement properly.
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236. District Primary Education Programme was initiated in the year :
(a) 1991
(b) 1994
(c) 1996
(d) 1999
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]
Ans. (b) 1994
- The District Primary Education Programme was started in 1994 with the goal of making primary education accessible to everyone and improving the quality of education.
- It works to make sure everyone has access to education, stays in school, learns more, and lessens differences between social groups.
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237. Prarambhik Shiksha Kosh (PSK) was constituted in 2005 to receive the proceeds of the :
(a) Donations from the Public and NGOs
(b) Revenues generated by Gram Sabhas for the development of primary education
(c) Education cess imposed by the Centre
(d) Contribution from the World Bank for the development of primary education
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]
Ans. (c) Education cess imposed by the Centre
- In October 2005, the Union Cabinet agreed to form a non-expiring fund for elementary education called ‘Prarambhik Shiksha Kosh’.
- Money for this fund would come from the Education Cess imposed in 2004 and any unused money for elementary education in the North-East states.
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238. Operation Black Board is related to :
(a) Rural Education
(b) Adult Education
(c) Urban Education
(d) Primary Education
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]
Ans. (d) Primary Education
- In 1987, Operation Black Board began with the goal of giving basic necessities to all elementary schools in the nation.
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239. In India, the ‘Inclusive Education for the Disabled at Secondary Stage’ scheme launched in the year 2009-10 is being provided under :
(a) Saakshar Bharat
(b) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(c) Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan
(d) Skill India Programme
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c)Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan
- In 2009-10, the Scheme of Inclusive Education for the Disabled at the Secondary Stage was started, replacing the old Integrated Education for Disabled Children program.
- This scheme gives support to disabled students in grades 9-12. Since 2013, it has been a part of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan.
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240. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan 1. 1987
B. Sakshar Bharat Mission 2. 1988
C. Operation Black Board 3. 2001
D. National Literacy Mission 4. 2009
Code :
A B C D
(a) 3 4 1 2
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 1 2 4 3
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]
Ans. (a) 3 4 1 2
- The correctly matched lists are as follows :
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan – 2001
Sakshar Bharat Mission – 2009
Operation Black Board – 1987
National Literacy Mission – 1988
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241. Andragogy is the name for :
(a) Adult Education
(b) A method of crop sowing in agricultural science
(c) A wild shrub
(d) Juvenile delinquent
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]
Ans. (a) Adult Education
- Adult education methods and principles are known as andragogy.
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242. The objective of starting the RUDSET Institute is :
(a) Extend credit by banks for rural development
(b) Construction of cement roads in rural areas
(c) Provide skills and entrepreneurship training to unemployed rural youth to set up their own enterprise
(d) To create opportunities in the service sector
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2007]
Ans. (c) Provide skills and entrepreneurship training to unemployed rural youth to set up their own enterprise
- The goal of beginning the RUDSET Institute is to give unemployed rural young people the skills and knowledge they need to start their own businesses.
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243. Recently (in 2013) the term ‘Roshni’ was in the news. It is related to :
(a) Cataract eradication program
(b) Skill development and training program for tribal youths
(c) Skill development program for tribal women
(d) An NGO working for the upliftment of slum workers
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]
Ans. (b) Skill development and training program for tribal youths
- The new skill development and training program ‘Roshini’ was started by the Ministry of Rural Development in the year 2013 The objective of the Roshini scheme is to provide placement-linked skill development for rural youth in Left Wing Extremist (LWE) affected districts in India.
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244. The program announced by the Prime Minister for the welfare of minorities in India is called :
(a) Antyodaya programme
(b) Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana
(c) 15 point programme
(d) 20 point programme
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (c) 15 point programme
- Prime Minister, in his address on the occasion of Independence Day, 2005, announced that “We will revise and revamp the 15 Point Programme for Minorities.
- The New 15 Point Programme will have definite goals which are to be achieved in a specific time frame”.
- In pursuance of this, the earlier program was revised as the ‘Prime Minister’s New 15-Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities in 2006.
- The objectives of the program are as follows :
1. Enhancing opportunities for education.
2. Ensuring an equitable share for minorities in economic
activities and employment.
3. Improving the conditions of living of minorities.
4. Prevention and control of communal disharmony and
violence.
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245. The ‘Nalanda Project’ is a program of which of the following ministries?
(a) Ministry of Culture
(b) Ministry of Human Resource Development
(c) Ministry of Minority Affairs
(d) Ministry of External Affairs
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-exam) 2015]
Ans. (c) Ministry of Minority Affairs
- On March 4th, 2014, the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs started the Nalanda Project to help improve minority higher education.
- This was a new program designed to help faculty members.
- The Nalanda Project was implemented at Aligarh Muslim University, a well-known university for minorities.
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246. With reference to the funds under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements is correct?
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations.
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on a yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only”
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 4 only
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (d) 1, 2, and 4 only
- On December 3, 1993, the Prime Minister announced the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).
- The goal of this plan is to let Members of Parliament suggest projects that are beneficial for the community, such as building health and education facilities, roads, and providing access to clean drinking water.
- Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
- Every year, members of Parliament suggest that at least 15% of the yearly MPLADS funds should be spent on projects in areas populated by Scheduled Castes and 7.5% in areas populated by Scheduled Tribes.
- Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
- Money from MPLADS does not disappear if it is not used. It is saved until the next year. Therefore, statement 3 is wrong.
- The district authority controls and oversees the plan and checks at least 10% of all projects that are being done each year. So, statement 4 is true.
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247. Which program was launched on 11th October 2014, the birth anniversary of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan?
(a) Swachh Bharat Mission
(b) Digital India
(c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
(d) Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]
Ans. (d) Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
- On October 11th, 2014, the ‘Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana’ (SAGY) was started in honor of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan’s birthday.
- This plan was created to bring together parliament members from all political parties to help build physical and institutional infrastructure in villages and turn them into model villages.
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248. The year 1981 was celebrated as the International Year of :
(a) Disabled
(b) Blind
(c) Shelter for homeless
(d) Women
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]
Ans. (a) Disabled
- 1981 was a special year that was set aside to honor people with disabilities.
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249. World Literacy Day is celebrated on :
(a) October 10
(b) December 20
(c) November 6
(d) September 8
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]
Ans. (d) September 8
- Every year on September 8, we celebrate World Literacy Day.
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250. Women’s Day is celebrated on :
(a) 8 March
(b) 14 February
(c) 10 May
(d) 2 October
[42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000, Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (a) 8 March
- Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated.
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251. When is Samajik Adhikarita Smriti Divas celebrated?
(a) March 8
(b) March 19
(c) March 20
(d) March 21
[45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]
Ans. (c) March 20
- Social Justice Remembrance Day is celebrated on the 20th of March annually.
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252. World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on :
(a) March 13
(b) March 14
(c) March 15
(d) March 16
[45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]
Ans. (c) March 15
- Every year on March 15, we celebrate World Consumer Rights Day.
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253. In which year the Bonded Labour (Abolition) Act came into force?
(a) 1971
(b) 1975
(c) 1979
(d) 1981
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (b) 1975
- In 1975, the Parliament passed a law called the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act. This law went into effect on October 25, 1975.
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254. ‘Bonded Labour Abolition Act’ was passed in :
(a) 1972
(b) 1976
(c) 1982
(d) 1948
[Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]
Ans. (b) 1976
- On February 9, 1976, the Indian Government passed the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act. This law was based on Article 23 of the Indian Constitution, which forbids human trafficking and any kind of forced labor.
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255. Which among the following causes are responsible for rapid social change in Indian society?
1. Modern Science and Technology
2. Social Planning
3. Population Growth
4. Physical Prosperity
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Code :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]
Ans. (*)
- The advances of science and technology, population growth, social planning, and economic growth are all contributing factors to the quick changes happening in Indian society.
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256. What is true for ‘Kurukshetra’s among the following?
(a) It is a theatre company.
(b) It is a lead magazine for rural development.
(c) It is a cultural report of the Central Government.
(d) It is a strategy for urbanizing rural areas.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]
Ans. (b) It is a lead magazine for rural development.
- Kurukshetra is a magazine that concentrates on helping improve the lives in rural areas.
- It is put out by the Publication Division of the government’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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257. The Planning Commission’s expert panel has recently recommended a surcharge on taxable income for the purpose of :
(a) Development of roads
(b) Expansion of education
(c) Providing free healthcare
(d) Providing relief to educated unemployed
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]
Ans. (c) Providing free healthcare
- In August 2011, an expert group from the Planning Commission suggested charging extra on people’s taxable income so they could receive free healthcare services for all citizens.
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258. National Children’s Fund was set up in :
(a) 1983
(b) 1980
(c) 1974
(d) 1979
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]
Ans. (d) 1979
- In 1979, the Indian government created the National Children’s Fund (NCF) to help and support programs that benefit children.
- It was set up with a fund of one hundred thousand rupees under the Charitable Endowment Act 1890.
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259. The National Institute of Rural Development is located in :
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kanpur
(d) Hyderabad
[Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]
Ans. (d) Hyderabad
- The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is an independent organization that is managed by the Ministry of Rural Development.
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260. CAPART is associated with :
(a) Computer hardware
(b) Consultancy to increase export
(c) Controlling pollution in large industries
(d) Helping and evaluating rural welfare schemes
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]
Ans. (d) Helping and evaluating rural welfare schemes
- CAPART was created on September 1, 1986, by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- It is based in New Delhi and its goal is to help people in rural areas by encouraging voluntary projects that promote their prosperity, and by developing technologies that are suitable for rural areas.
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261. CAPART is an autonomous organization under the:
(a) Ministry of Agriculture
(b) Ministry of Rural Development
(c) Ministry of Industry
(d) Planning Commission
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (b) Ministry of Rural Development
- CAPART was created on September 1, 1986, and works under the Ministry of Rural Development.
- Its headquarters are in New Delhi and its main goal is to support voluntary projects that help improve rural areas and to encourage the use of technologies that are suitable for rural areas.
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262. ‘AADHAAR’ is a program:
(a) to help senior citizens
(b) to provide nutritional support to adolescent women
(c) to provide identity to Indian Residents
(d) to train people for social defense
[U.P.P.C.S (Mains) 2009, U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (c) to provide identity to Indian Residents
- Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to all people living in India.
- This number is used to prove who they are and where they live in India.
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263. The brand name of 12 digit unique identification number to be assigned to each individual in the country will be :
(a) Pehchan
(b) Maadhyam
(c) Aadhaar
(d) Aabhar
[U.P.P.C.S (Mains) 2009]
Ans. (c) Aadhaar
- Aadhaar is a 12-digit number given by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to all people living in India.
- This number can be used as proof of who you are and where you live in India.
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264. With which of the following would you associate village Tembhli, which was in the news in September 2010?
(a) Mass suicide of farmers
(b) Project JUGNU
(c) Project Aadhaar
(d) None of these
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2008, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (c) Project Aadhaar
- Tembhli is a village located in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra.
- On 29 September 2010, the Aadhaar scheme was started there.
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265. Which one of the following villages is the first Aadhaargaon under the UID scheme?
(a) Belha (Pratapgarh, U.P.)
(b) Jhanjar (Ajmer, Rajasthan)
(c) Shaukatpur (Patna, Bihar)
(d) Tembhli (Nandurbar, Maharashtra)
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]
Ans. (d) Tembhli (Nandurbar, Maharashtra)
- Tembhli, located in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, was the site of the launch of the groundbreaking Aadhaar scheme on 29 September 2010.
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266. The ‘Vision 2020 for India’ document is related to :
(a) Agricultural Development
(b) Industrial Development
(c) Economic Development
(d) Poverty Removal
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2001, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998]
Ans. (c) Economic Development
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam put together a plan called ‘Vision 2020 for India’ which is meant to help the country become a developed nation.
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267. PURA (Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas) model was advocated by :
(a) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(b) Manmohan Singh
(c) Lal Krishna Advani
(d) Rajiv Gandhi
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
[64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018,Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007,U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]
Ans. (a) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of India, proposed the idea of “Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas” (PURA) as a strategy for rural development.
- On the 54th Republic Day in 2003, he spoke to the nation about his vision of improving rural India through this model.
- PURA was designed to be a self-sustaining and successful way of providing services, which will be managed with the help of an arrangement between those involved, like local people, government officials, and companies.
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268. Prime Minister’s Shram Awards are given to the employees of :
(a) public sector undertakings of State Governments only.
(b) public sector undertakings of the Central Government only.
(c) public sector undertakings of State and Central Governments only.
(d) public sector undertakings of State and Central Governments and selected manufacturing units of the Private sector.
[U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]
Ans. (d) public sector undertakings of State and Central Governments and selected manufacturing units of Private sector.
- The Prime Minister’s Shram Awards are given out by the Ministry of Labour and Employment of India’s Government.
- These awards are given to workers employed in Government departments, public sector undertakings, and private sector units that have over 500 workers.
- The awards recognize the workers’ good performance, creativity, productive efforts, and courage.
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269. With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements :
1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.
2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
- The 2007 National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy was created by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- It provides help to people who have been forced to leave their homes due to land acquisition or any other involuntary displacement.
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270. The National Institute for the Visually Handicapped is situated at :
(a) Kolkata
(b) Dehradun
(c) Mumbai
(d) Hyderabad
[U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012]
Ans. (b) Dehradun
- The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (formerly known as the National Institute for the Visually Handicapped) is located in Dehradun.
- It is a top organization managed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), which is part of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in the Indian Government.
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271. The Headquarters of the first University to be established for only physically handicapped persons in India will be at :
(a) Allahabad
(b) Varanasi
(c) Chitrakoot
(d) Ballia
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1998]
Ans. (c) Chitrakoot
- In 2001, the first University specifically for disabled people in India was set up in Chitrakoot (U.P).
- It is called Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyanga (formerly Handicapped) University.
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272. At which of the following places first Open University established?
(a) Delhi
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Bhuvneshwar
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]
Ans. (b) Andhra Pradesh
- In August 1982, the first university in India specifically for distance learning was set up in Hyderabad and named after Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar.
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273. The voluntary institution ‘Tarun Bharat Sangh’ for rural youth is functioning in which of the following States?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Karnataka
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]
Ans. (d) Rajasthan
- Tarun Bharat Sangh is a non-profit organization located in Rajasthan, started by Dr. Rajendra Singh, that works to improve the conditions in Rajasthan.
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274. According to National Youth Policy 2014, the youths of which one of the following age groups will be benefitted?
(a) 15-29 Years
(b) 16-28 Years
(c) 15-22 years
(d) 17-28 Years
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (a)15-29 Years
- The Union Cabinet approved the National Youth Policy (NYP) 2014 on the 9th of January 2014, which replaces the NYP 2003.
- The aim of the NYP 2014 is to give young people the power to reach their full potential and help India become part of the global community.
- The policy has five objectives and 11 priority areas and outlines possible actions that could be taken.
- It covers the entire country and caters to the needs of all people aged between 15 and 29, who make up 27.5% of the population according to the 2011 census.
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