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  • Total number of questions : 10.
  • Total Marks 30
  • Time alloted : 8 minutes.
  • Each question carry 3 mark, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong question.
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1.

Which of the following statements best explains the recently launced "SEHAT" scheme of the government of India?
A.
It is a scheme to ensure crop health
B.
It is a scheme for tele-medicine coverage
C.
It is a scheme for promoting veterinary health.
D.
It is a scheme for adolesent health care

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

In August 2015 the Government of India launched a health service called SEHAT (Social Endeavour for Health And Telemedicine)along with Apollo Hospitals, which will connect 60,000Common Service Centres (CSCs)across the country to a common network. This will provide healthcare access to millions of citizens irrespective of geographical location or connectivity through the CSCs. This initiative is expected to deliver quality and affordable healthcare , which is one of the emerging needs of citizens in rural areas. CSC SPV and Apollo have come together to address this issue and design a workable solution. CSC has been delivering tele-consultation services with support from Apollo and Medanta in some areas and now with this initiative the tele-consultation services are being extended to 60,000 CSCs across the country. CSCs will also provide diagnostic services and promote sale of generic drugs through collaboration with the Ministry of Health – by setting up ofthe †̃Jan Aasudhi Stores'.
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2.

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, which of the following statement is not correct?
A.
It aims to achieve complete rural connectivity through all-weather roads by 2019.
B.
50% of the Cess on High Speed Diesel (HSD) is earmarked for this Programme.
C.
Its works are executed by the State Agencies.
D.
It comes under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched on 25th December 2000 as a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme to provide all weather road connectivity in rural areas of the country. The programme envisages connecting all habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in the plain areas and 250 persons and above in hill States, the tribal and the desert areas.
  • The Government has brought forward the target date by three years from 2022 to 2019 to achieve
  • complete rural connectivity through all-weather roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, PMGSY. 50% of the Cess on High Speed Diesel (HSD) is earmarked for this Programme.
  • 'Rural Roads' being a State subject, PMGSY works are executed by State Agencies.
  • The PMGSY shall cover only the rural areas. Urban roads are excluded from the purview of this
Programme. It comes under Ministry of Rural Development. Therefore, Option (D) is the correct answer.
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3.

With reference to Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, consider the following statements:


  1. It aims to bridge all gender and social category gaps at both primary and elementary level.
  2. It provides for establishment of early childhood care and education centers in schools.
  3. It aims recruitment of 50% women teachers.
  4. The governing council of the scheme will be chaired by Minister of Human Resource and Development.
A.
1 only
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
2 and 4
D.
All the above

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The objectives of SSA programme are:
  • All 6-14 age children in school/EGS (Education Guarantee scheme) Centre/bridge course by 2005.
  • Bridge all gender and social category gaps at primary stage by 2007 and at elementary level by 2010.
  • Universal retention by 2010.
  • Focus on elementary education of satisfactory quality with emphasis on education for life.
The targeted provision for girls under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan include:
  • Free textbooks to all girls upto class VIII
  • Separate toilets for girls
  • Back to school camps for out-of-school girls
  • Bridge courses for older girls
  • Recruitment of 50% women teachers
  • Early childhood care and Education centers in/near schools/convergence with ICDS programme etc.
  • Teachers' sensitation programmes to promote equitable learning opportunities
  • Gender-sensitive teaching-learning materials including textbooks
  • Intensive community mobilisation efforts
  • 'Innovation fund' per district for need based interventions for ensuring girls' attendance and retention.
The Governing Council of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan will be chaired by Prime Minister, with Minister of Human Resource and Development as vice- chairman.
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4.

Which of the following services are provided by the Indian Postal Network?


  1. Credit Services
  2. Savings Bank
  3. Insurance Services
  4. Wage disbursement

Select the correct answer below.
A.
1, 2 and 4 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
1, 2, 3 and 4
D.
2, 3 and 4 only

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Savings: Post Office Savings Bank is the oldest and the largest banking institution in the country.
Insurance: Department of Posts introduced Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) in 1995 for the benefit of rural population with special focus on weaker sections. It aims to ensure access to substantial cash at periodic intervals to meet life cycle expenses on education, marriage and old age.
Wage disbursement: The Government enacted the MGNREGA in September 2005 and the scheme came into force in all districts in the country with effect from 1st April 2008. Department of Posts has taken the responsibility to disburse the wages through Post Offices by opening savings bank accounts in the names of MGNREGA beneficiaries.
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5.

"Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme" is an initiative of:

  1. Ministry of Women and Child Development
  2. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  3. Ministry of Human Resource Development
  4. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
A.
1 Only
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
1, 3 and 4
D.
2 and 4

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

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6.

With reference to 'Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana',
consider the following statements:

  1. It aims to provide cash assistance to pregnant women to meet their health and nutrition needs.
  2. It compensates for wage loss to mother during pregnancy and period of lactation.
  3. All organized sector employees are excluded from the scheme.
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme namely, Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY),Conditional Maternity Benefit (CMB) for pregnant and lactating women to improve their health and nutrition status to better enabling environment by providing cash incentives to pregnant and nursing mothers.
It is being implemented using the platform of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme. Currently, the beneficiaries are paid Rs. 6000/- in two installments through bank accounts or post office accounts. The first installment is given in third trimester i.e. seven to nine months of pregnancy and the Second installment is given six months after delivery on fulfilling specific conditions.
All Government/PSUs (Central & State) employees are excluded from the scheme as they are entitled for paid maternity leave. The scheme addresses short term income support objective with long term objective of behavioral and attitudinal changes. It also attempts to partly compensate for wage loss to P&L women both prior to and after delivery of the child.
The objectives of the scheme are: to improve the health and nutrition status of pregnant, lactating women and infants by:
  • Promoting appropriate practices, care and service utilisation during pregnancy, safe delivery and lactation
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    7.

    Consider the following statements regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY):

    1. There has not been any separate allocation of funds for this scheme.
    2. Both nominated members and MPs representing urban constituencies can choose a village from any district of the country.
    3. Implementation and monitoring of the scheme will be done by the Gram Panchayats.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A.
    1 only
    B.
    1 and 2
    C.
    2 and 3
    D.
    1, 2 and 3

    Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

    Correct Answer: Option A

    Explanation

    The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana was launched last week, for the development of model villages. Under the Yojana, Members of Parliament (MPs) will be responsible for developing the socio-economic and physical infrastructure of three villages each by 2019, and a total of eight villages each by 2024. Identification of villages
    MPs can select any gram panchayat, other than their own village or that of their spouse, to be developed as an Adarsh Gram.
    Lok Sabha MPs can choose a village from their constituency, and Rajya Sabha MPs from the state from which they are elected. Nominated members can choose a village from any district of the country. MPs which represent urban constituencies can identify a village from a neighbouring rural constituency and frm any district of the country. Thus statement 2 is wrong.
    No new funds have been allocated for the Yojana. Resources may be raised through: (Statement 1 is correct):
    • Funds from existing schemes, such as the Indira Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, and Backward Regions Grant Fund, etc.,
    • The Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)
    • The gram panchayat's own revenue,
    • Central and State Finance Commission Grants, and
    • Corporate Social Responsibility funds.
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    8.

    With reference to Janani Surkasha Yojana (JSY), consider the following statements:

    1. It is a programme under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
    2. It aims to reduce both maternal and neonatal mortality.
    3. It is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A.
    1 and 2
    B.
    3 only
    C.
    1 , 2 and 3
    D.
    none

    Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

    Correct Answer: Option C

    Explanation

    The NPS was launched on 1st January, 2004 with the objective of providing retirement income to all citizens. Initially, NPS was introduced for the new government recruits (except armed forces). With effect from May 2009, NPS has been provided for all citizens of the country including the unorganized sector workers on voluntary basis.
    Who can join NPS?
    • Central Government employees.
    • State Government employees.
    • Employees of private organizations.
    • Employees of unorganized sectors.
    It is being regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
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    9.

    With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:?


    1. This Scheme shall be implemented through Public-Private partnerships.
    2. The scheme will be implemented through National Skill Development Corporation.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A.
    1 only
    B.
    2 only
    C.
    Both 1 and 2
    D.
    none

    Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

    Correct Answer: Option C

    Explanation

  • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a unique initiative by the Government of India that aims to offer 24 lakh Indian youth meaningful, industry relevant, skill based training. Skill training would be done based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards. Under this scheme, the trainees will be offered a financial reward and a government certification on successful completion of training and assessment,which will help them in securing a job for a better future.
  • This Scheme shall be implemented through Public-Private and Public-Public partnerships.
  • National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) will be the implementing agency for this Scheme
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    10.

    Which of the following is/are the advantages of Mid Day Meal scheme? ?

    1. Reducing drop-out rates in schools.
    2. Encouragement of children, belonging to disadvantaged sections, to attend school.
    3. Nutritional support to children in drought affected areas during summer vacations.
    4. Enhanced employment opportunities for women.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    A.
    1, 2 and 3
    B.
    1, 2 and 4
    C.
    3 and 4
    D.
    1,2,3 and 4

    Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

    Correct Answer: Option D

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