Urban and Rural Services in India

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Which of the following is NOT a basic urban service in India?

  1. Water supply

  2. Sanitation

  3. Electricity

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation is not considered a basic urban service in India, as it is provided by both urban and rural areas.

What is the primary source of water for rural households in India?

  1. Public taps

  2. Hand pumps

  3. Wells

  4. Rivers and ponds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hand pumps are the primary source of water for rural households in India, as they are easily accessible and provide clean water.

Which of the following is NOT a common sanitation method in rural India?

  1. Open defecation

  2. Pit latrines

  3. Septic tanks

  4. Composting toilets


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Composting toilets are not a common sanitation method in rural India due to their high cost and maintenance requirements.

What is the main source of electricity for rural areas in India?

  1. Grid electricity

  2. Solar power

  3. Wind power

  4. Biomass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grid electricity is the main source of electricity for rural areas in India, as it is reliable and provides a consistent supply of power.

Which of the following is NOT a common mode of transportation in rural India?

  1. Buses

  2. Trains

  3. Auto rickshaws

  4. Bullock carts


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trains are not a common mode of transportation in rural India due to the lack of railway infrastructure in many areas.

What is the primary healthcare facility in rural India?

  1. Primary health centers

  2. Sub-centers

  3. Community health centers

  4. District hospitals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary health centers are the primary healthcare facility in rural India, as they provide basic medical care and preventive services.

Which of the following is NOT a common educational institution in rural India?

  1. Primary schools

  2. Middle schools

  3. High schools

  4. Colleges


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Colleges are not a common educational institution in rural India due to the lack of infrastructure and resources.

What is the main source of livelihood for rural households in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Trade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for rural households in India, as it provides employment and income for a large proportion of the population.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by rural areas in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Illiteracy

  3. Unemployment

  4. Overcrowding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overcrowding is not a common challenge faced by rural areas in India, as they are typically characterized by low population density.

What is the main objective of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) in India?

  1. To provide employment opportunities to rural households

  2. To improve rural infrastructure

  3. To promote rural development

  4. To reduce poverty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the NREGS is to provide employment opportunities to rural households, especially during the lean agricultural season.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission) in India?

  1. Construction of toilets

  2. Solid waste management

  3. Liquid waste management

  4. Rainwater harvesting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rainwater harvesting is not a component of the Swachh Bharat Mission, as it focuses on improving sanitation and waste management.

What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Prime Minister's Housing Scheme) in India?

  1. To provide affordable housing to rural households

  2. To improve rural infrastructure

  3. To promote rural development

  4. To reduce poverty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the PMAY is to provide affordable housing to rural households, especially those living in kutcha houses.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in India?

  1. Maternal and child health services

  2. Immunization

  3. Family planning

  4. Nutrition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nutrition is not a component of the NRHM, as it focuses on improving maternal and child health, immunization, and family planning.

What is the main objective of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (Education for All) program in India?

  1. To provide free and compulsory education to all children

  2. To improve the quality of education

  3. To promote vocational education

  4. To reduce illiteracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the SSA is to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program in India?

  1. Supplementary nutrition

  2. Immunization

  3. Early childhood education

  4. Health checkups


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Health checkups are not a component of the ICDS program, as it focuses on providing supplementary nutrition, immunization, and early childhood education.

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