Q.41
Easy
The Mission Indradhanush scheme is primarily focused on which area?
A Rural electrification
B Immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases
C Groundwater management
D Forest conservation
Correct Answer:
B. Immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases Explanation:
Mission Indradhanush was launched to improve immunization coverage across the country against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Q.42
Easy
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality before the law?
A Article 12
B Article 13
C Article 14
D Article 15
Correct Answer:
C. Article 14 Explanation:
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.
Q.43
Easy
Which of the following is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
A Providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line households
B Promoting solar energy in rural areas
C Improving water sanitation facilities
D Enhancing digital literacy programs
Correct Answer:
A. Providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line households Explanation:
PMUY aims to provide clean cooking fuel access to BPL families by distributing LPG connections, launched in May 2016.
Q.44
Easy
In the context of Indian fiscal federalism, what does the Finance Commission primarily recommend?
A Distribution of tax revenues between Centre and States
B Monetary policy decisions
C Foreign exchange management
D Banking sector regulation
Correct Answer:
A. Distribution of tax revenues between Centre and States Explanation:
The Finance Commission, constituted every 5 years, recommends tax distribution and grants between Centre and States under Article 280.
Q.45
Easy
Which scheme aims to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections by 2024-25?
A Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
B Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
C Smart Cities Mission
D Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Correct Answer:
A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Explanation:
PMAY-U targets construction of 1 crore houses for EWS/LIG categories with government assistance through credit-linked subsidy.
Q.46
Easy
The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in India is governed by which institution?
A National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
B Reserve Bank of India directly
C Ministry of Finance
D State Bank of India
Correct Answer:
A. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Explanation:
NPCI, a subsidiary of RBI, developed and governs UPI as India's real-time payment system under RBI oversight.
Q.47
Easy
The Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) targets children up to which age group?
A 0-6 years with nutritional and pre-school interventions
B 0-12 years exclusively
C 3-6 years only
D 0-18 years
Correct Answer:
A. 0-6 years with nutritional and pre-school interventions Explanation:
ICDS focuses on children aged 0-6 years with supplementary nutrition, health checkups, and early childhood education.
Q.48
Easy
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Health Mission (NHM) in India?
A Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C Ministry of Women and Child Development
D Ministry of Labour and Employment
Correct Answer:
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Explanation:
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.49
Easy
Which of the following is a key component of the Ayushman Bharat scheme?
A Direct cash transfers to Below Poverty Line families
B Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and Health and Wellness Centers
C Agricultural subsidy distribution
D Infrastructure development in rural areas
Correct Answer:
B. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and Health and Wellness Centers Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat integrates PM-JAY (health insurance up to ₹5 lakhs) and Health and Wellness Centers to provide comprehensive primary care.
Q.50
Easy
Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, what percentage of the population is entitled to subsidized food grains?
Explanation:
NFSA 2013 entitles up to 75% of the population (67% in urban areas and 75% in rural areas) to subsidized food grains at ₹3/2/1 per kg.
