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WBPSC (West Bengal)
General Studies III

West Bengal Public Service Commission

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The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide LPG connections to vulnerable households. Which category was its PRIMARY target group?
A All rural households
B BPL and SECC households, particularly women
C Only scheduled tribes
D Agricultural workers exclusively
Correct Answer:  B. BPL and SECC households, particularly women
EXPLANATION

PM Ujjwala Yojana prioritized providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line and SECC households, with preference for women as the primary user.

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Which environmental regulation specifically addresses the management of Electronic Waste (e-waste) in India?
A Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules
B Plastic Waste Management Rules
C E-Waste Management Rules
D Hazardous Waste Management Rules
Correct Answer:  C. E-Waste Management Rules
EXPLANATION

India has separate E-Waste Management Rules (updated 2016) that regulate collection, segregation, and recycling of electronic waste.

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The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) targets construction of how many houses by 2024?
A 1 crore houses
B 50 lakh houses
C 20 lakh houses
D 5 lakh houses
Correct Answer:  C. 20 lakh houses
EXPLANATION

PM Awas Yojana (Urban) aims to construct 20 lakh affordable houses for EWS and LIG categories in urban areas by 2024.

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Which of the following best explains the relationship between the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and rural poverty reduction?
A MGNREGA directly reduces poverty by guaranteeing 100 days of wage employment
B MGNREGA creates productive assets while providing employment, addressing both immediate income needs and long-term rural development
C MGNREGA only provides temporary relief and has no long-term impact
D MGNREGA is applicable only to scheduled castes and tribes
Correct Answer:  B. MGNREGA creates productive assets while providing employment, addressing both immediate income needs and long-term rural development
EXPLANATION

MGNREGA combines immediate income support with creation of durable rural assets like water harvesting structures, reducing poverty holistically.

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The PM-KISAN scheme provides income support to which category of farmers?
A Only marginal and small farmers
B All farmers with landholding up to 2 hectares
C Only agricultural laborers
D Farmers with annual income below a certain threshold
Correct Answer:  B. All farmers with landholding up to 2 hectares
EXPLANATION

PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 annual support to all farmers with landholding up to 2 hectares, regardless of other income sources.

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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the National Bamboo Mission in India?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
C Ministry of Rural Development
D Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises
Correct Answer:  B. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
EXPLANATION

The National Bamboo Mission is under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to promote bamboo cultivation as a sustainable livelihood option.

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The concept of 'Blue Economy' in India's marine policy primarily relates to which sector?
A Freshwater aquaculture
B Sustainable use of ocean and marine resources
C Deep sea mining
D Nuclear energy production
Correct Answer:  B. Sustainable use of ocean and marine resources
EXPLANATION

Blue Economy focuses on sustainable development of ocean-based sectors including fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy while protecting marine ecosystems.

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Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
1. It covers both kharif and rabi crops
2. Farmers pay uniform premium across all regions
3. It replaced the earlier Agricultural Insurance Scheme
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A Only 1 and 3
B Only 1 and 2
C All three
D Only 2
Correct Answer:  A. Only 1 and 3
EXPLANATION

PMFBY covers both kharif and rabi crops and replaced earlier schemes. However, premiums vary by crop, region, and season, not uniform.

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The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) primarily focuses on which aspect of agriculture?
A Organic farming promotion
B Irrigation efficiency and water management
C Agricultural export subsidies
D Pesticide regulation
Correct Answer:  B. Irrigation efficiency and water management
EXPLANATION

PMKSY aims to improve irrigation efficiency, reduce water wastage, and ensure 'Per Drop More Crop' through modern irrigation techniques.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change?
A National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
B National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency
C National Mission for Universal Basic Income
D National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
Correct Answer:  C. National Mission for Universal Basic Income
EXPLANATION

The National Action Plan on Climate Change has 8 missions including sustainable agriculture, energy efficiency, and Himalayan ecosystem. Universal Basic Income is not part of this plan.

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