Q.121
Medium
Under the Jal Shakti Abhiyaan, which of the following is NOT a primary focus area?
A Accelerated irrigation benefits programme
B Har Ghar Jal component implementation
C Space exploration and satellite technology
D Watershed development
Correct Answer:
C. Space exploration and satellite technology Explanation:
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan focuses on water security through irrigation, drinking water, and watershed management, not space exploration.
Q.122
Medium
Which scheme aims to provide skill training to Indian youth aged 15-45 years?
A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
B Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
C Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana
D National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
Correct Answer:
A. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Explanation:
PMKVY provides industry-relevant skill training to youth to enhance employability through various training modules.
Q.123
Medium
Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), what is the primary coverage?
A Provides crop insurance against yield losses due to natural calamities
B Guarantees minimum support prices for all crops
C Provides subsidized agricultural machinery
D Establishes agricultural universities
Correct Answer:
A. Provides crop insurance against yield losses due to natural calamities Explanation:
PMFBY is a crop insurance scheme that covers farmers against yield losses caused by natural calamities and adverse events.
Q.124
Medium
Which of the following best describes the concept of Blue Economy in India's context?
A Manufacturing of blue-colored industrial products
B Sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth
C Establishment of pharmaceutical industries
D Mining of blue minerals from mountain regions
Correct Answer:
B. Sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth Explanation:
Blue Economy refers to sustainable utilization of marine and coastal resources for economic development while ensuring environmental protection.
Q.125
Medium
What is the primary target of India's GATIASHC (Gati Shakti) initiative?
A Improving physical infrastructure with multimodal connectivity
B Promoting digital literacy in rural areas
C Expanding railway networks only
D Establishing special economic zones
Correct Answer:
A. Improving physical infrastructure with multimodal connectivity Explanation:
Gati Shakti (National Master Plan) aims to create integrated, multimodal transportation infrastructure for seamless connectivity.
Q.126
Medium
Which scheme provides accident insurance and disability benefits to unorganized workers?
A Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
B Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
C Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
D Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIS)
Correct Answer:
C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) Explanation:
PMSBY provides accident insurance coverage and disability benefits to informal sector workers for a minimal premium.
Q.127
Medium
What is the key feature of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 (launched in 2024)?
A Focus only on urban sanitation
B Focus on wastewater management and environmental sustainability
C Promotion of plastic manufacturing industries
D Establishment of waste dumps in rural areas
Correct Answer:
B. Focus on wastewater management and environmental sustainability Explanation:
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 focuses on wastewater treatment, faecal sludge management, and overall environmental sustainability.
Q.128
Medium
Under the e-NAMS (National Agriculture Market) initiative, what is the primary benefit to farmers?
A Guaranteed purchase of all agricultural produce
B Access to unified online market platform for transparent price discovery
C Free fertilizers for all farmers
D Mandatory government procurement
Correct Answer:
B. Access to unified online market platform for transparent price discovery Explanation:
e-NAMS provides farmers access to a unified online marketplace across states enabling transparent pricing and direct buyer access.
Q.129
Medium
Which of the following correctly describes the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) scheme?
A It provides health insurance to organized sector workers only
B It provides health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers and their dependents
C It offers free medicines for all diseases
D It mandates government hospital treatment only
Correct Answer:
B. It provides health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers and their dependents Explanation:
RSBY provides health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers, their spouses, and dependent children for hospitalization costs.
Q.130
Medium
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (launched in 2023)?
A Expansion of LPG connection coverage to all eligible households
B Provision of free LPG refills for all consumers
C Focus on financial assistance for initial connection establishment
D Targeting women-headed households and BPL families
Correct Answer:
B. Provision of free LPG refills for all consumers Explanation:
PM Ujjwala 2.0 focuses on expanding LPG access and providing connection assistance, but does not provide free refills to all consumers.
