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Examining the Impact of Social Welfare Programs on Housing and Homelessness

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the impact of social welfare programs on housing and homelessness. It delves into the various initiatives, policies, and strategies employed to address these critical societal issues.
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Which social welfare program in India provides financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the construction or renovation of their homes?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

  4. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a flagship social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2015 to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections of the society. It aims to construct 20 million houses for the urban poor and 30 million houses for the rural poor by 2022.

What is the primary objective of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) in India?

  1. To provide skill development training to urban poor

  2. To promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among urban poor

  3. To construct affordable housing for urban poor

  4. To provide financial assistance for healthcare and education to urban poor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2013 to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among the urban poor. It aims to provide skill development training, microfinance, and other support services to help urban poor start their own businesses and generate sustainable livelihoods.

Which social welfare program in India provides subsidized housing to economically weaker sections of the society in urban areas?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)

  3. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2011 to provide subsidized housing to economically weaker sections of the society in urban areas. It aims to construct 1 million affordable houses for the urban poor by 2022.

What is the main focus of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) in India?

  1. To provide skill development training to urban poor

  2. To promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among urban poor

  3. To construct affordable housing for urban poor

  4. To provide financial assistance for healthcare and education to urban poor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among the urban poor. It aims to provide skill development training, microfinance, and other support services to help urban poor start their own businesses and generate sustainable livelihoods.

Which social welfare program in India provides financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the construction or renovation of their toilets?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  2. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

  4. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2014 to provide financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the construction or renovation of their toilets. It aims to make India open defecation free by 2019.

What is the primary objective of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in India?

  1. To provide skill development training to rural poor

  2. To promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among rural poor

  3. To construct affordable housing for rural poor

  4. To provide financial assistance for healthcare and education to rural poor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2011 to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among the rural poor. It aims to provide skill development training, microfinance, and other support services to help rural poor start their own businesses and generate sustainable livelihoods.

Which social welfare program in India provides financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of cooking gas connections?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

  2. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

  4. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2016 to provide financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of cooking gas connections. It aims to replace traditional cooking fuels like firewood and kerosene with clean and efficient LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).

What is the main focus of the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) in India?

  1. To provide financial assistance for institutional deliveries

  2. To promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among rural poor

  3. To construct affordable housing for rural poor

  4. To provide financial assistance for healthcare and education to rural poor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2005 to provide financial assistance for institutional deliveries. It aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates by encouraging pregnant women to deliver their babies in hospitals or health centers.

Which social welfare program in India provides financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of health insurance?

  1. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)

  2. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

  4. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2008 to provide financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of health insurance. It aims to provide health coverage to the poor and vulnerable population, enabling them to access quality healthcare services.

What is the primary objective of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in India?

  1. To provide comprehensive healthcare services to children

  2. To promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among rural poor

  3. To construct affordable housing for rural poor

  4. To provide financial assistance for healthcare and education to rural poor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 1975 to provide comprehensive healthcare services to children. It aims to improve the nutritional status of children, reduce infant mortality rates, and promote early childhood development.

Which social welfare program in India provides financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of food grains?

  1. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)

  2. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

  4. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2000 to provide financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of food grains. It aims to ensure food security for the poorest of the poor.

What is the main focus of the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) in India?

  1. To provide financial assistance to senior citizens, widows, and disabled persons

  2. To promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among rural poor

  3. To construct affordable housing for rural poor

  4. To provide financial assistance for healthcare and education to rural poor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 1995 to provide financial assistance to senior citizens, widows, and disabled persons. It aims to provide social security to the most vulnerable sections of the society.

Which social welfare program in India provides financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of kerosene?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

  2. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

  4. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2016 to provide financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of cooking gas connections. It aims to replace traditional cooking fuels like firewood and kerosene with clean and efficient LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).

What is the primary objective of the Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme (RGNCS) in India?

  1. To provide childcare services to children of working mothers

  2. To promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among rural poor

  3. To construct affordable housing for rural poor

  4. To provide financial assistance for healthcare and education to rural poor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme (RGNCS) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 1992 to provide childcare services to children of working mothers. It aims to provide safe and nurturing environments for children while their mothers are at work.

Which social welfare program in India provides financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of uniforms and textbooks for their children?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

  4. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India in 2000 to provide financial assistance to individuals and families living below the poverty line for the purchase of uniforms and textbooks for their children. It aims to improve access to quality education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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