Which of the following is the primary objective of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) launched by India?
Answer: B
NAPCC focuses on sustainable development and climate change mitigation through adaptation and mitigation strategies, not immediate bans or net-zero by 2030.
Q.2Easy
West Bengal is the largest producer of which mineral in India?
Answer: C
West Bengal has significant coal reserves, particularly in the Raniganj coalfield, making it one of the major coal-producing states.
Q.3Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme provides direct income support to farmers. What is the annual amount per beneficiary as per 2024-25?
Answer: B
PM-KISAN provides Rs. 6,000 per annum in three installments of Rs. 2,000 each to eligible farmers.
Q.4Easy
Under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), what is the minimum number of days of employment guaranteed per household per financial year?
Answer: B
NREGA guarantees 100 days of paid employment per household per financial year in rural areas.
Q.5Easy
Which forest in West Bengal is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer: A
The Sundarbans in West Bengal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its mangrove forests and Bengal tigers.
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Q.6Easy
The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides health coverage up to which amount per family per year?
Answer: B
PM-JAY provides cashless health coverage up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per annum for secondary and tertiary care.
Q.7Easy
Which river is the primary source of water supply for Kolkata and the surrounding areas in West Bengal?
Answer: B
The Ganges (Ganga) River is the primary source of water for Kolkata and the surrounding regions in West Bengal.
Q.8Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) primarily focuses on which aspect of agriculture?
Answer: B
PMKSY aims to improve irrigation efficiency, reduce water wastage, and ensure 'Per Drop More Crop' through modern irrigation techniques.
Q.9Easy
The PM-KISAN scheme provides income support to which category of farmers?
Answer: B
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 annual support to all farmers with landholding up to 2 hectares, regardless of other income sources.
Q.10Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) targets construction of how many houses by 2024?
Answer: C
PM Awas Yojana (Urban) aims to construct 20 lakh affordable houses for EWS and LIG categories in urban areas by 2024.
Q.11Easy
Which environmental regulation specifically addresses the management of Electronic Waste (e-waste) in India?
Answer: C
India has separate E-Waste Management Rules (updated 2016) that regulate collection, segregation, and recycling of electronic waste.
Q.12Easy
Which environmental standard specifies ambient air quality criteria for Indian cities?
Answer: A
NAAQS sets permissible concentration limits for various air pollutants in ambient air across different zones in India.
Q.13Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides cash transfer to pregnant women. What is the approximate total amount provided under this scheme?
Answer: B
PMMVY provides ₹6,000 in three installments to pregnant and lactating mothers to improve nutrition and reduce maternal mortality.
Q.14Easy
Which of the following is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme?
Answer: A
PM-KISAN provides direct income support of ₹6,000 annually in three installments to all landholding farmers across India.
Q.15Easy
What is the primary focus of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
Answer: B
NAPCC aims to balance development objectives with climate change mitigation and adaptation through eight national missions.
Q.16Easy
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs oversees PM Awas Yojana (Urban) to provide affordable housing to urban poor.
Q.17Easy
What is the main aim of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?
Answer: B
NMCG aims to reduce pollution and rejuvenate the Ganges River through wastewater treatment and pollution prevention measures.
Q.18Easy
Which ministry oversees the implementation of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare implements NHM to provide universal health coverage and strengthen public health infrastructure.
Q.19Easy
What is the primary objective of India's Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat)?
Answer: B
Ayushman Bharat provides ₹5 lakh annual health insurance coverage per family to vulnerable populations for secondary and tertiary care.
Q.20Easy
The National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) was launched in which year?
Answer: B
The National Monetization Pipeline was launched by the Government of India in August 2021 to unlock value from government assets.
