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WBPSC (West Bengal)
General Studies III

West Bengal Public Service Commission

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The 'National Tiger Conservation Authority' (NTCA) operates under which ministry?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B Ministry of Rural Development
C Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D Ministry of Tourism
Correct Answer:  A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
EXPLANATION

NTCA operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and oversees Project Tiger implementation.

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Which ministry is responsible for implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana' (PMMVY)?
A Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B Ministry of Women and Child Development
C Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D Ministry of Labour and Employment
Correct Answer:  B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
EXPLANATION

PMMVY is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide conditional cash transfers to pregnant women.

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The 'Pradhan Mantri Khanij Shram Kalyan Yojana' (PMKSKY) provides financial assistance to which category?
A Coal miners and their dependents
B All workers in mineral industries
C Unorganized mineral sector workers
D Only registered miners
Correct Answer:  A. Coal miners and their dependents
EXPLANATION

PMKSKY specifically provides financial assistance to coal miners and their dependents affected by occupational hazards.

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Which of the following correctly describes the 'National Livestock Mission'?
A It focuses only on cattle breeding
B It aims at sustainable livestock farming and improved productivity
C It is exclusively for dairy development
D It focuses only on poultry farming
Correct Answer:  B. It aims at sustainable livestock farming and improved productivity
EXPLANATION

The National Livestock Mission aims to enhance productivity and address sustainability challenges across all livestock sectors.

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The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme aims to cover what percentage of India's population with health insurance?
A 20%
B 40%
C 60%
D 80%
Correct Answer:  B. 40%
EXPLANATION

Ayushman Bharat targets approximately 40% of India's population (around 50 crore people) through health insurance coverage.

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Which initiative was launched to promote the use of bamboo as a sustainable development material?
A National Bamboo Mission
B Bamboo Development Programme
C India Bamboo Initiative
D Green Bamboo Scheme
Correct Answer:  A. National Bamboo Mission
EXPLANATION

The National Bamboo Mission promotes bamboo cultivation and utilization as an alternative to timber, reducing deforestation.

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The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage for which stakeholders?
A Only government agencies
B Farmers and agricultural labourers
C Only large landholding farmers
D Agricultural equipment manufacturers
Correct Answer:  B. Farmers and agricultural labourers
EXPLANATION

PMFBY provides crop insurance to both small and marginal farmers, tenant farmers, and sharecroppers.

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Which renewable energy target has India set to achieve by 2030?
A 250 GW
B 350 GW
C 500 GW
D 600 GW
Correct Answer:  C. 500 GW
EXPLANATION

India has committed to achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of its climate commitments.

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The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0) launched in 2023 primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation?
A Only household toilets construction
B Solid waste management and wastewater treatment
C Open defecation elimination only
D Sewage infrastructure in urban areas
Correct Answer:  B. Solid waste management and wastewater treatment
EXPLANATION

SBM 2.0 shifts focus from toilet construction to comprehensive solid waste management, wastewater treatment, and water quality improvement.

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Which state has been recognized as India's first 'Water-Positive' state in 2024?
A Himachal Pradesh
B Kerala
C Meghalaya
D Maharashtra
Correct Answer:  A. Himachal Pradesh
EXPLANATION

Himachal Pradesh achieved water-positive status through effective water conservation and management practices in 2024.

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