KPSC exams follow a two stage structure where prelims filters and mains decides, and material that felt sufficient in the first stage rarely is in the second. Practice covers Karnataka history and culture, state geography and economy, Indian polity, general science, and current affairs with a Karnataka focus. Explanations are written at mains depth from the start, so one pass of revision serves both stages.
The Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) targets children up to which age group?
Answer: A
ICDS focuses on children aged 0-6 years with supplementary nutrition, health checkups, and early childhood education.
Q.22Easy
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Health Mission (NHM) in India?
Answer: A
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal agency for implementing NHM, which focuses on health infrastructure and service delivery in India.
Q.23Easy
Which of the following is a key component of the Ayushman Bharat scheme?
Answer: B
Ayushman Bharat integrates PM-JAY (health insurance up to ₹5 lakhs) and Health and Wellness Centers to provide comprehensive primary care.
Q.24Easy
Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, what percentage of the population is entitled to subsidized food grains?
Answer: C
NFSA 2013 entitles up to 75% of the population (67% in urban areas and 75% in rural areas) to subsidized food grains at ₹23/1 per kg.
Q.25Easy
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) guarantees how many days of employment per household annually?
Answer: C
MGNREGS guarantees 100 days of wage employment per financial year to rural households, with a daily wage that varies by state.
Q.26Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) primarily aims to address which public health concern?
Answer: A
PMUY distributes LPG connections to Below Poverty Line households, reducing indoor air pollution from biomass fuels and improving household health outcomes.
Q.27Easy
Which demographic group does the Skill India initiative prioritize for vocational training?
Answer: B
Skill India targets unemployed and underemployed youth to enhance employability through industry-relevant skill training and certification.
Q.28Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides cash incentives to pregnant women. What is the total cash incentive amount as of 2024?
Answer: C
PMMVY provides ₹5,000 in installments to pregnant and lactating mothers for the first two live births to improve maternal and child nutrition.
Q.29Easy
The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides health insurance coverage up to which amount per family per year as of 2024?
Answer: B
PM-JAY provides cashless health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
Q.30Easy
Which ministry oversees the implementation of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme in India?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is responsible for implementing the ICDS scheme, which focuses on nutrition and development of children aged 0-6 years.
