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Assessing the Effectiveness of Central Government Policies in Addressing Urbanization Challenges

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the effectiveness of central government policies in addressing urbanization challenges in India.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which central government policy aims to provide affordable housing to urban poor?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. National Urban Housing Mission

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission

  4. Rajiv Awas Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a central government policy launched in 2015 to provide affordable housing to urban poor.

What is the main objective of the Smart Cities Mission?

  1. To develop 100 smart cities in India

  2. To improve the quality of life in urban areas

  3. To promote sustainable urban development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Smart Cities Mission aims to develop 100 smart cities in India, improve the quality of life in urban areas, and promote sustainable urban development.

Which central government policy provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for infrastructure development?

  1. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

  2. National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)

  3. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for infrastructure development.

What is the main focus of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)?

  1. To provide skill development training to urban poor

  2. To promote self-employment among urban poor

  3. To create employment opportunities for urban poor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) focuses on providing skill development training, promoting self-employment, and creating employment opportunities for urban poor.

Which central government policy aims to improve the sanitation conditions in urban areas?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  2. National Urban Sanitation Policy

  3. Urban Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a central government policy launched in 2014 to improve the sanitation conditions in urban areas.

What is the main objective of the National Urban Transport Policy?

  1. To promote sustainable urban transport

  2. To reduce traffic congestion in urban areas

  3. To improve public transport system in urban areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Urban Transport Policy aims to promote sustainable urban transport, reduce traffic congestion in urban areas, and improve public transport system in urban areas.

Which central government policy provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for solid waste management?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  2. National Urban Solid Waste Management Policy

  3. Urban Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for solid waste management.

What is the main focus of the National Urban Heritage Mission?

  1. To preserve and revitalize urban heritage sites

  2. To promote cultural tourism in urban areas

  3. To create employment opportunities in urban areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Urban Heritage Mission focuses on preserving and revitalizing urban heritage sites.

Which central government policy aims to promote energy efficiency in urban areas?

  1. National Urban Energy Policy

  2. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

  3. Urban Energy Efficiency Programme

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Urban Energy Policy aims to promote energy efficiency in urban areas.

What is the main objective of the National Urban Water Policy?

  1. To provide safe and adequate water supply to urban areas

  2. To improve the quality of water in urban areas

  3. To promote water conservation in urban areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Urban Water Policy aims to provide safe and adequate water supply to urban areas, improve the quality of water in urban areas, and promote water conservation in urban areas.

Which central government policy provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for slum redevelopment?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. National Urban Slum Development Programme (NUSDP)

  3. Rajiv Awas Yojana

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Urban Slum Development Programme (NUSDP) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for slum redevelopment.

What is the main focus of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)?

  1. To provide skill development training to urban poor

  2. To promote self-employment among urban poor

  3. To create employment opportunities for urban poor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) focuses on providing skill development training, promoting self-employment, and creating employment opportunities for urban poor.

Which central government policy aims to improve the sanitation conditions in urban areas?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  2. National Urban Sanitation Policy

  3. Urban Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a central government policy launched in 2014 to improve the sanitation conditions in urban areas.

What is the main objective of the National Urban Transport Policy?

  1. To promote sustainable urban transport

  2. To reduce traffic congestion in urban areas

  3. To improve public transport system in urban areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Urban Transport Policy aims to promote sustainable urban transport, reduce traffic congestion in urban areas, and improve public transport system in urban areas.

Which central government policy provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for solid waste management?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  2. National Urban Solid Waste Management Policy

  3. Urban Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for solid waste management.

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