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Q.221 Medium General Studies III

Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change?

ANational Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

BNational Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency

CNational Mission for Universal Basic Income

DNational Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem

Correct Answer: C. National Mission for Universal Basic Income

Explanation:

The National Action Plan on Climate Change has 8 missions including sustainable agriculture, energy efficiency, and Himalayan ecosystem. Universal Basic Income is not part of this plan.

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Q.222 Easy General Studies III

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) primarily focuses on which aspect of agriculture?

AOrganic farming promotion

BIrrigation efficiency and water management

CAgricultural export subsidies

DPesticide 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.

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Q.223 Hard General Studies III

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
1. It covers both kharif and rabi crops
2. Farmers pay uniform premium across all regions
3. It replaced the earlier Agricultural Insurance Scheme
Which statement(s) is/are correct?

AOnly 1 and 3

BOnly 1 and 2

CAll three

DOnly 2

Correct Answer: A. Only 1 and 3

Explanation:

PMFBY covers both kharif and rabi crops and replaced earlier schemes. However, premiums vary by crop, region, and season, not uniform.

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Q.224 Medium General Studies III

The concept of 'Blue Economy' in India's marine policy primarily relates to which sector?

AFreshwater aquaculture

BSustainable use of ocean and marine resources

CDeep sea mining

DNuclear energy production

Correct Answer: B. Sustainable use of ocean and marine resources

Explanation:

Blue Economy focuses on sustainable development of ocean-based sectors including fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy while protecting marine ecosystems.

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Q.225 Medium General Studies III

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the National Bamboo Mission in India?

AMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

BMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

CMinistry of Rural Development

DMinistry of Small and Medium Enterprises

Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Explanation:

The National Bamboo Mission is under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to promote bamboo cultivation as a sustainable livelihood option.

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Q.226 Easy General Studies III

The PM-KISAN scheme provides income support to which category of farmers?

AOnly marginal and small farmers

BAll farmers with landholding up to 2 hectares

COnly agricultural laborers

DFarmers 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.

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Q.227 Hard General Studies III

Which of the following best explains the relationship between the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and rural poverty reduction?

AMGNREGA directly reduces poverty by guaranteeing 100 days of wage employment

BMGNREGA creates productive assets while providing employment, addressing both immediate income needs and long-term rural development

CMGNREGA only provides temporary relief and has no long-term impact

DMGNREGA is applicable only to scheduled castes and tribes

Correct Answer: B. MGNREGA creates productive assets while providing employment, addressing both immediate income needs and long-term rural development

Explanation:

MGNREGA combines immediate income support with creation of durable rural assets like water harvesting structures, reducing poverty holistically.

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Q.228 Easy General Studies III

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) targets construction of how many houses by 2024?

A1 crore houses

B50 lakh houses

C20 lakh houses

D5 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.

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Q.229 Easy General Studies III

Which environmental regulation specifically addresses the management of Electronic Waste (e-waste) in India?

ABio-Medical Waste Management Rules

BPlastic Waste Management Rules

CE-Waste Management Rules

DHazardous 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.

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Q.230 Medium General Studies III

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide LPG connections to vulnerable households. Which category was its PRIMARY target group?

AAll rural households

BBPL and SECC households, particularly women

COnly scheduled tribes

DAgricultural workers exclusively

Correct Answer: B. BPL and SECC households, particularly women

Explanation:

PM Ujjwala Yojana prioritized providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line and SECC households, with preference for women as the primary user.

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