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Rural Infrastructure and Services

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What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

  1. To provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages in rural areas.

  2. To construct new roads in rural areas.

  3. To improve the quality of existing roads in rural areas.

  4. To promote tourism in rural areas.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a flagship program of the Government of India that aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages in rural areas.

Which of the following is not a component of the PMGSY?

  1. Construction of new roads

  2. Upgradation of existing roads

  3. Construction of bridges and culverts

  4. Installation of street lights


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Installation of street lights is not a component of the PMGSY. The PMGSY focuses on the construction and upgradation of roads, bridges, and culverts in rural areas.

What is the minimum population required for a village to be eligible for PMGSY funding?

  1. 250

  2. 500

  3. 1000

  4. 1500


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A village with a population of at least 250 is eligible for PMGSY funding.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the PMGSY?

  1. Improved access to markets and services

  2. Increased agricultural productivity

  3. Reduced poverty

  4. Increased air pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased air pollution is not a benefit of the PMGSY. The PMGSY aims to improve rural infrastructure and services, which can lead to improved access to markets and services, increased agricultural productivity, and reduced poverty.

What is the target year for the completion of the PMGSY?

  1. 2022

  2. 2024

  3. 2027

  4. 2030


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The target year for the completion of the PMGSY is 2022.

Which of the following is not a rural service provided by the Government of India?

  1. Education

  2. Healthcare

  3. Agriculture

  4. Banking


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agriculture is not a rural service provided by the Government of India. The Government of India provides education, healthcare, and banking services in rural areas.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14 years in rural areas?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

  4. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is a government scheme that provides free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14 years in rural areas.

Which of the following is not a component of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?

  1. Construction of new schools

  2. Upgradation of existing schools

  3. Provision of free textbooks and uniforms

  4. Mid-day meals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mid-day meals are not a component of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan focuses on the construction and upgradation of schools, provision of free textbooks and uniforms, and teacher training.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides free healthcare services to rural residents?

  1. National Rural Health Mission

  2. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  4. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Rural Health Mission is a government scheme that provides free healthcare services to rural residents.

Which of the following is not a component of the National Rural Health Mission?

  1. Construction of new health centers

  2. Upgradation of existing health centers

  3. Provision of free medicines and diagnostics

  4. Mid-day meals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mid-day meals are not a component of the National Rural Health Mission. The National Rural Health Mission focuses on the construction and upgradation of health centers, provision of free medicines and diagnostics, and training of healthcare workers.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of agricultural inputs?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

  2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

  3. National Food Security Mission

  4. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of agricultural inputs.

Which of the following is not a component of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi?

  1. Provision of financial assistance to farmers

  2. Provision of free seeds and fertilizers

  3. Provision of crop insurance

  4. Mid-day meals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mid-day meals are not a component of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi focuses on the provision of financial assistance to farmers, provision of free seeds and fertilizers, and provision of crop insurance.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to rural households for the construction of toilets?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)

  3. National Rural Livelihoods Mission

  4. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to rural households for the construction of toilets.

Which of the following is not a component of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)?

  1. Construction of new toilets

  2. Upgradation of existing toilets

  3. Provision of free soap and handwashing facilities

  4. Mid-day meals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mid-day meals are not a component of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) focuses on the construction and upgradation of toilets, provision of free soap and handwashing facilities, and awareness generation about sanitation.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to rural women for the establishment of self-help groups?

  1. National Rural Livelihoods Mission

  2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)

  3. Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)

  4. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to rural women for the establishment of self-help groups.

Which of the following is not a component of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission?

  1. Provision of financial assistance to rural women

  2. Provision of training and skill development

  3. Provision of microfinance services

  4. Mid-day meals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mid-day meals are not a component of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission. The National Rural Livelihoods Mission focuses on the provision of financial assistance to rural women, provision of training and skill development, and provision of microfinance services.

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