Government Policies for Rural Development

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Which of the following is a key objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?

  1. Providing employment opportunities to rural households

  2. Improving rural infrastructure

  3. Promoting skill development among rural youth

  4. Providing financial assistance to rural entrepreneurs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MGNREGS is designed to provide employment opportunities to rural households, particularly during the lean agricultural season, by guaranteeing 100 days of wage employment per year.

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

  1. Connecting rural villages with all-weather roads

  2. Providing electricity to rural households

  3. Improving access to healthcare facilities in rural areas

  4. Promoting digital literacy among rural communities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PMGSY aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas, with a focus on improving the socio-economic conditions of the rural population.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to rural women for setting up micro-enterprises?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra (PMMSK)

  2. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)

  3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

DAY-NRLM provides financial assistance, training, and capacity building support to rural women to enable them to start and sustain micro-enterprises.

What is the main objective of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)?

  1. Improving the overall health status of rural communities

  2. Providing access to affordable healthcare services in rural areas

  3. Promoting preventive and promotive healthcare practices

  4. Strengthening the rural healthcare infrastructure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NRHM aims to improve the overall health status of rural communities by providing access to affordable healthcare services, promoting preventive and promotive healthcare practices, and strengthening the rural healthcare infrastructure.

Which government policy focuses on providing subsidized loans to farmers for agricultural inputs and machinery?

  1. Kisan Credit Card Scheme

  2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

  3. National Food Security Mission (NFSM)

  4. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kisan Credit Card Scheme provides subsidized loans to farmers for various agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and machinery, as well as for meeting their working capital requirements.

What is the primary goal of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G)?

  1. Providing affordable housing to rural households

  2. Improving sanitation facilities in rural areas

  3. Promoting rural tourism

  4. Developing rural infrastructure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PMAY-G aims to provide affordable housing to rural households by providing financial assistance and subsidies for the construction of new homes or the renovation of existing ones.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to rural youth for skill development and entrepreneurship training?

  1. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

  2. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

  3. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DDU-GKY provides financial assistance to rural youth from poor families for skill development and entrepreneurship training, enabling them to find employment or start their own businesses.

What is the main objective of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)?

  1. Strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions in rural areas

  2. Promoting rural tourism

  3. Developing rural infrastructure

  4. Providing financial assistance to rural entrepreneurs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RGSA aims to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions in rural areas by providing capacity building support, financial assistance, and technical guidance to enable them to effectively deliver services and promote rural development.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to rural households for the construction of toilets?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G)

  3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

  4. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) provides financial assistance to rural households for the construction of toilets, with the aim of eradicating open defecation and promoting sanitation in rural areas.

What is the primary focus of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

  1. Promoting sustainable agricultural practices

  2. Improving soil health and fertility

  3. Encouraging organic farming

  4. Providing financial assistance to farmers for crop insurance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NMSA aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, improve soil health and fertility, encourage organic farming, and enhance the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change.

Which government policy provides financial assistance to rural artisans and craftsmen for skill development and marketing of their products?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  2. Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)

  3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

DAY-NRLM provides financial assistance to rural artisans and craftsmen for skill development and marketing of their products, enabling them to enhance their income and improve their livelihoods.

What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?

  1. Providing access to banking services to the unbanked population

  2. Promoting financial inclusion in rural areas

  3. Encouraging digital payments

  4. Providing financial assistance to rural entrepreneurs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PMJDY aims to provide access to banking services to the unbanked population, particularly in rural areas, by opening bank accounts and providing basic banking facilities such as deposits, withdrawals, and remittances.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to rural households for the purchase of solar lighting systems?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya)

  2. Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)

  3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saubhagya provides financial assistance to rural households for the purchase of solar lighting systems, enabling them to access clean and reliable electricity.

What is the primary goal of the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP)?

  1. Providing access to safe drinking water to rural households

  2. Improving sanitation facilities in rural areas

  3. Promoting rural tourism

  4. Developing rural infrastructure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NRDWP aims to provide access to safe drinking water to rural households by constructing and maintaining water supply systems, including borewells, handpumps, and piped water supply networks.

Which government policy focuses on providing financial assistance to farmers for crop insurance?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

  2. National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS)

  3. Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS)

  4. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PMFBY provides financial assistance to farmers for crop insurance, covering losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases, enabling them to protect their crops and livelihoods.

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