Government Policies and Schemes MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Government Policies and Schemes - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Varanasi.

Key Points

• Ramayan Circuit Plan:
  • It is part of one of the thematic tourist circuits identified for development.
  • It was done under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
  • This scheme was introduced by the Ministry of tourism.
  • 15 places will be connected to form a circuit.
  • This scheme is a joint effort by the state and central government.
  • This scheme put emphasis on local art and artists.
  • In Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya, Nandigram, Shringverpur, and Chitrakoot are under the Ramayan circuit.
  • Varanasi is not part of this circuit.

Additional Information

• There are many thematic tourist circuits that are designed by the government.
• Some of them are Krishna Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit, and many others.

The Correct Answer is: 18 years and 40 years respectively

Key Points

• Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a government-sponsored pension scheme in India.
• It was launched in 2015 by the Government of India with the aim of providing a defined pension to the unorganized sector workers.
• The scheme is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
• The scheme provides a fixed minimum pension to subscribers ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 per month after they reach the age of 60.
• The minimum age at which a subscriber can join the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is 18 years, while the maximum age is 40 years.
• The subscriber must have a savings bank account and a mobile number linked to the account to enroll in the scheme.

The correct answer is May 29, 2021

Key Points

• The Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana was announced by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, on May 29, 2021.
• The scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance and other support to children who have lost one or both of their parents due to COVID-19.
• Key features of the scheme:
  • Financial assistance: Children under the age of 18 who have lost both parents due to COVID-19 will receive financial assistance of Rs. 4,000 per month. Children who have lost one parent due to COVID-19 will receive financial assistance of Rs. 2,000 per month.
  • Education: Children under the age of 18 who have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19 will be provided with free education up to class 12.
  • Medical care: Children under the age of 18 who have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19 will be provided with free medical care.
  • Other support: The scheme also provides for other support measures, such as counseling and skill development training, for children who have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19.

The correct answer is April 1, 2018.

 Key Points

• ​​Samajwadi Pension Yojana was launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh (During the tenure of Akhilesh Yadav) on 28th February 2014 to encourage savings among people living below the poverty line and provide them financial assistance.
• This Scheme replaced the existing pension scheme in Uttar Pradesh, namely Rani Laxmibai Pension Yojana.

The correct answer is Saharanpur.

Key Points

• Prabhu Ki Rasoi is a free diet plan provided by the Uttar Pradesh government.
• This initiative began in August 2017 in the Uttar Pradesh district of Saharanpur.
  • The goal of this program is to deliver a free lunch once a day.
• The Prabhu Ki Rasoi scheme will gradually encompass all of the state's districts.
• Under this scheme, a canteen would be built near the train station.
• The underprivileged will be served free lunch in several kitchens around the state.
• Pulses, rice, chapatis, and other veggies will be served as part of the lunch.

The correct answer is 2020-21.

Key Points

•  Swachh Bharat Mission:
  • The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is aimed to accelerate the efforts to achieve universal sanitation coverage and to put the focus on sanitation all over India.
  • The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014.
  • Under the mission, all villages, Gram Panchayats, Districts, States and Union Territories in India declared themselves "open-defecation free" (ODF) by 2 October 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, by constructing over 100 million toilets in rural India. 
• Second Phase :
  • The government has launched Swachh Bharat Mission Phase 2 with a focus on plastic waste management, biodegradable solid waste management, grey water management, and faecal sludge management.
  • The mission is aimed at progressing towards target 6.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals Number 6 established by the United Nations in 2015.

Important Points 

•  Prime Minister Narendra Modi nominated the name of Pune industrialist Adar Poonawalla, as an ambassador for the Swachh Bharat mission, who comes in recognition of his major initiative towards a cleaner and greener Pune.

The correct answer is 10 years.

• Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a savings scheme launched by the government of India.
• The scheme was launched in 2015.
• It was launched by prime minister Narendra Modi.
• Under this scheme, a special deposit account can be opened for girl children in her name by her parents in any post office or authorized branches of commercial banks.
• The maximum age of a girl eligible for opening an account in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is 10 years.
• The initial deposit required to open an account is ₹250(initially which was ₹1000).
• The maximum deposit limit under this scheme is ₹150,000.
• Only two girl children from a family will get the benefit of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

• Khelo India University Games (2020)
  • After the resounding success of the Khelo India School Games in 2018 and the Youth Games in 2019 and 2020, for the very first time, the Khelo India University Games were held in 2020 in Odisha.
  • It was held in the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Odisha.
  • This was the largest ever competition held at the university level in India.
  • There were a total of 17 sports being held in 11 venues in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
  • It is organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports along with the Association of Indian Universities, Indian Olympic Association, and National Sports Federation. 
  • It is the largest university-level sports competition in India.
  • The winner of the Khelo India University Games 2020 was Punjab University while Savitribai Phule Pune University was the runner-up.

Additional Information

• Khelo India
  • Khelo India, which translates to ‘Let’s play India’, was proposed by the government of India in 2017 to revive India’s sporting culture by engaging with children at the grassroots level.
  • The initiative also focused on building better sporting infrastructure and academies across the country for various sports.
  • Under this movement, the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) and the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) were set up as annual events where youngsters, representing their states and universities, respectively, showcased their skills and competed for medals.

The correct answer is Ministry of Education.

Key Points

• Mid-day Meal Scheme was started in 1995 throughout India by the Ministry of Education.
• Mid-day Meal Scheme is a school meal program of the Government of India.
• The Midday Meal Scheme is now covered under the National Food Security Act, 2013.
• Objectives of the Mid Day Meal Scheme:
  • Boost student enrolment.
  • It helps to promote students' attendance.
  • Serves as an incentive not only for the children but also for the parents as it has an implicit subsidy.
  • The attraction for children who are otherwise reluctant to go to school.

The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.

• Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme is aimed at the security of girl child in the country. 
• It was launched on 22 January 2015.
• The parents of the girl child can open the account before she attains the age of 10 years and deposit money till the child becomes 14 years old. 
• After the age of 21 years, the amount can be withdrawn by the girl child. 
• The minimum amount required to be deposited in this account every year is Rs 250 whereas the maximum investment in a year can be up to Rs 1.5 lakhs.

The correct answer is May 2016.

Key Points

• Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched in May 2016.
  • Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 1 May 2016.
  • it is implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas through its Oil Marketing Companies.
  • The government aims to provide LPG connections to BPL households in the country.
  • The scheme is aimed at replacing the unclean cooking fuels mostly used in rural India with clean and more efficient LPG.

Additional Information

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana:
  • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is a financial inclusion program of the Government of India open to Indian citizens.
  •  This yojana aims to expand affordable access to financial services such as bank accounts, remittances, credit, insurance, and pensions.
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana:
  • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is an initiative by the Government of India in which affordable housing will be provided to the urban poor with a target of building 20 million affordable houses by 31 March 2022.
• Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana:
  • Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is a government-backed accident insurance scheme in India.
  • It was originally mentioned in the 2015 Budget speech by Finance Minister Late Arun Jaitley in February 2015.
  • It was formally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 May in Kolkata.

The correct answer is A small deposit scheme for the girl child.

Key Points

• Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a savings scheme launched by the government of India.
• The scheme targeted the parents of girl children in India.
• The scheme was launched in 2015.
• It was launched by prime minister Narendra Modi.
• It was launched as a part of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign.

The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e Promote ease of doing business.

• The main objective of the industry base Memorandum Scheme is to promote the ease of doing business in the country.
• The memorandum may be filed by all three categories of enterprises with the District Industries Centre in the jurisdiction of which the enterprise is (or, is proposed to be) located.

The correct answer is 4.

Key Points

• The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on 29 September 2014  by the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India during the 12th five-year Plan.
• It aims to provide cost-effective and equitable AYUSH health care throughout the country by improving access to the services.
• AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
• The Mission has four components: 
  1. AYUSH Services: Give universal access.
  2. AYUSH Educational Institutions: Strengthen them. 
  3. Quality Control of AYUSH Drugs: Set norms and regulate them. 
  4. Medicinal Plants: Ensure their supply.

The correct option is 1 i.e., 2012.

• PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was started in Uttar Pradesh in the year 2012.
• PM Gram Sadak Yojana was introduced in 2000 by the then-Prime Minister of India Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
• Mukhya Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana run by various state governments are the schemes that complement PMGSY
• The aim was to provide roads to all villages with a population of 1000 persons and above by 2003.
• The aim was also to provide roads to all villages with a population of 500 persons and above by 2007.
• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was passed on September 7, 2005, but it came into force on February 2, 2006.