Home Subjects WBPSC (West Bengal)

WBPSC (West Bengal)

West Bengal Public Service Commission

338 Q 4 Topics Take Test
Advertisement
Difficulty: All Easy Medium Hard 121–130 of 338
Topics in WBPSC (West Bengal)
Which of the following is a major challenge in implementing environmental regulations in West Bengal?
A Lack of population density
B Balancing industrial growth with environmental protection in densely populated areas
C Excess of water resources
D Over-implementation of regulations
Correct Answer:  B. Balancing industrial growth with environmental protection in densely populated areas
EXPLANATION

West Bengal faces the challenge of maintaining industrial growth while protecting environment in its densely populated regions.

Take Test
Q.122 Medium General Studies III
The National Disaster Management Act was enacted in which year?
A 2003
B 2005
C 2007
D 2009
Correct Answer:  B. 2005
EXPLANATION

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides the legal framework for disaster management in India.

Take Test
Analyze the relationship between poverty reduction and various government schemes:
If a household benefits from PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, and NREGA simultaneously, which of the following outcomes is MOST LIKELY?
A Income support alone will eliminate poverty
B Combination of income, health, and employment support can reduce multidimensional poverty
C Health scheme is sufficient for poverty reduction
D Employment alone guarantees poverty elimination
Correct Answer:  B. Combination of income, health, and employment support can reduce multidimensional poverty
EXPLANATION

Poverty reduction is multidimensional; combination of income support (PM-KISAN), healthcare (Ayushman Bharat), and employment (NREGA) addresses multiple dimensions.

Take Test
Which river is the primary source of water supply for Kolkata and the surrounding areas in West Bengal?
A Brahmaputra
B Ganges (Ganga)
C Teesta
D Meghna
Correct Answer:  B. Ganges (Ganga)
EXPLANATION

The Ganges (Ganga) River is the primary source of water for Kolkata and the surrounding regions in West Bengal.

Take Test
Q.125 Medium General Studies III
The Swachh Bharat Mission has two components: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Gramin) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. What is the primary focus of the rural component?
A Construction of community centers
B Elimination of open defecation and solid waste management
C Development of smart cities
D Industrial waste treatment
Correct Answer:  B. Elimination of open defecation and solid waste management
EXPLANATION

The rural component of Swachh Bharat focuses on eliminating open defecation through toilet construction and solid waste management.

Take Test
Q.126 Medium General Studies III
Which of the following schemes is specifically designed for skill development of rural youth in India?
A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
B Skill India Mission
C Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana
D Both A and B
Correct Answer:  D. Both A and B
EXPLANATION

Both PMKVY and Skill India Mission are major government initiatives for skill development across India including rural areas.

Take Test
Q.127 Medium General Studies III
The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide tap water connections to all rural households by which year?
A 2023
B 2024
C 2025
D 2026
Correct Answer:  B. 2024
EXPLANATION

Jal Jeevan Mission targeted to provide functional household tap water connections (Har Ghar Jal) by 2024.

Take Test
Consider the following statements about India's renewable energy capacity:
1. India ranks 4th globally in renewable energy capacity
2. Solar energy is the fastest growing renewable sector in India
3. India aims to achieve 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A Only 1
B 1 and 2
C 2 and 3
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  C. 2 and 3
EXPLANATION

India ranks 4th in total renewable capacity but aims for 500 GW by 2030. Solar is indeed the fastest growing renewable sector in India.

Take Test
The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides health coverage up to which amount per family per year?
A Rs. 3 lakh
B Rs. 5 lakh
C Rs. 7 lakh
D Rs. 10 lakh
Correct Answer:  B. Rs. 5 lakh
EXPLANATION

PM-JAY provides cashless health coverage up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per annum for secondary and tertiary care.

Take Test
Q.130 Medium General Studies III
Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Action Plan on Climate Change?
A National Solar Mission
B National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
C National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture
D National Mission on Urban Development
Correct Answer:  D. National Mission on Urban Development
EXPLANATION

NAPCC has 8 missions focusing on climate change, energy, agriculture, and water. Urban development is not explicitly a NAPCC mission.

Take Test
IGET
iget AI
Online · Ask anything about exams
Hi! 👋 I'm your iget AI assistant.

Ask me anything about exam prep, MCQ solutions, study tips, or strategies! 🎯
UPSC strategy SSC CGL syllabus Improve aptitude NEET Biology tips