Q.51
Easy
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?
A Rs. 4,000
B Rs. 6,000
C Rs. 8,000
D Rs. 10,000
Correct Answer:
B. Rs. 6,000 Explanation:
PM-KISAN provides Rs. 6,000 per annum in three installments of Rs. 2,000 each to eligible farmers.
Q.52
Easy
Under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), what is the minimum number of days of employment guaranteed per household per financial year?
A 80 days
B 100 days
C 120 days
D 150 days
Correct Answer:
B. 100 days Explanation:
NREGA guarantees 100 days of paid employment per household per financial year in rural areas.
Q.53
Easy
Which forest in West Bengal is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A Sundarbans
B Darjeeling Himalayan forest
C Buxa Tiger Reserve
D Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct Answer:
A. Sundarbans Explanation:
The Sundarbans in West Bengal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its mangrove forests and Bengal tigers.
Q.54
Easy
The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides health coverage up to which amount per family per year?
A Rs. 3 lakh
B Rs. 5 lakh
C Rs. 7 lakh
D Rs. 10 lakh
Correct Answer:
B. Rs. 5 lakh Explanation:
PM-JAY provides cashless health coverage up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per annum for secondary and tertiary care.
Q.55
Easy
Which river is the primary source of water supply for Kolkata and the surrounding areas in West Bengal?
A Brahmaputra
B Ganges (Ganga)
C Teesta
D Meghna
Correct Answer:
B. Ganges (Ganga) Explanation:
The Ganges (Ganga) River is the primary source of water for Kolkata and the surrounding regions in West Bengal.
Q.56
Easy
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.
Q.57
Easy
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.
Q.58
Easy
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.
Q.59
Easy
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.
Q.60
Easy
Which environmental standard specifies ambient air quality criteria for Indian cities?
A National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
B Indian Standards for Air Pollution Control
C Ministry of Environment Pollution Index
D Central Pollution Board Air Guidelines
Correct Answer:
A. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Explanation:
NAAQS sets permissible concentration limits for various air pollutants in ambient air across different zones in India.
