The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme primarily aims to provide health insurance coverage to how many crore poor families?
Answer: C
Ayushman Bharat targets around 10 crore poor families with health insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year.
Q.22Medium
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Education Policy 2020?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) is responsible for implementing the National Education Policy 2020.
Q.23Medium
In the context of local governance, which constitutional amendment introduced the three-tier panchayat system?
Answer: B
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, introduced the three-tier panchayat system and made Panchayati Raj a constitutional institution.
Q.24Medium
Which of the following is NOT a core sector in the Indian economy as classified by the government?
Answer: C
Textiles are not included in the core infrastructure sectors. Core sectors include mining, electricity, refining, cement, steel, and fertilizers.
Q.25Medium
The National Green Tribunal was established under which Act?
Answer: C
The National Green Tribunal was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, to provide a specialized forum for environmental disputes.
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Q.26Medium
Which state has implemented the 'Twice A Day' (TAD) scheme for school nutrition?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu implemented the Twice A Day meal scheme providing two meals daily to government school students.
Q.27Medium
Which state in India has the maximum number of Lok Sabha constituencies?
Answer: A
Uttar Pradesh has 80 Lok Sabha constituencies, the highest among all Indian states.
Q.28Medium
The Ayushman Bharat scheme operates on which health insurance model?
Answer: A
Ayushman Bharat has two components: PM-JAY (₹5 lakh cashless insurance) and AB-HWCs for preventive healthcare.
Q.29Medium
Which of the following states has the highest forest cover in India as per the latest India State of Forest Report 2023?
Answer: A
Madhya Pradesh has approximately 77,411 sq km of forest cover, the highest in India after Arunachal Pradesh in percentage terms.
Q.30Medium
The Swachh Bharat Mission Phase 2 (2021-2026) focuses primarily on which aspect?
Answer: A
SBM Phase 2 shifts focus from ODF achievement to ODFPLUS status through comprehensive waste and wastewater management.
Q.31Medium
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)?
Answer: C
NAPS is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to promote apprenticeship training across sectors.
Q.32Medium
The Krishi Sinchayee Yojana aims to achieve which goal?
Answer: A
KSY focuses on sustainable water management through drip/sprinkler irrigation to maximize agricultural productivity.
Q.33Medium
Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, what is the maximum claim settlement period?
Answer: A
PMFBY mandates 45-day settlement for individual farmer claims and 75 days for aggregate/state level loss assessments.
Q.34Medium
Which sector in India contributes the maximum to the Gross Value Added (GVA) as per 2024 data?
Answer: A
Services sector contributes approximately 55% of India's GVA, with IT and financial services being major components.
Q.35Medium
In the context of India's renewable energy target for 2030, which technology is being promoted most aggressively?
Answer: A
India aims for 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030, with solar being the primary focus along with wind and battery storage.
Q.36Medium
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)?
Answer: A
NITI Aayog (established 2015) serves as policy research institution promoting cooperative federalism and sustainable development.
Q.37Medium
The Atal Pension Yojana targets which demographic group for pension security?
Answer: A
APY provides defined contribution pension scheme for unorganized sector workers with government co-contribution of ₹1,000-3,000 annually.
Q.38Medium
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) operates on which skill development model?
Answer: A
PMKVY provides market-oriented skills training through industry partnerships with NSQF certification and employment linkages.
Q.39Medium
As per the 15th Finance Commission recommendations, what is the primary objective of the Health and Education cess?
Answer: B
The Health and Education cess aims to generate dedicated resources for achieving universal health coverage and improving education quality across India.
Q.40Medium
What is the enrollment target for girls in the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme as of 2024?
Answer: B
BBBP focuses on universal enrollment, retention, and quality education for girls while combating gender-based violence and discrimination.
