Government Schemes Marathon - Final

ESI Government Schemes
Q1. Which of the following statement is/are incorrect with respect to PM SVANIDHI
scheme?
1. It facilitates collateral free working capital loan up to ₹ 10,000, of 1 year tenure, with
enhanced loan of ₹ 20,000 and ₹ 50,000 in 2nd and 3rd trances respectively, on
repayment of earlier loans.
2. 75 lakh Street Vendors covered under the scheme as on 4th October 2023.
3. On timely/early repayment of the loan, an interest subsidy of 7% per annum will be
credited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on
monthly basis.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2
C. Only 2 and 3
D. Only 3
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Q2. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Pradhan
Mantri Street Vendor's Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM-SVANIDHI)?
1. Small Finance banks are also eligible to lend under the scheme.
2. With the extension of scheme till December 2023, loan amount has
increased from ₹5,000 crore to ₹8,100 crore.
3. One of the initiative under the scheme links beneficiaries’ families to existing
several welfare schemes of Government of India, targeting their holistic
development and socio-economic upliftment. PM Matru Vandana Yojana is one
of the scheme under this initiative.
4. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is acting as Implementing Agency of the
scheme.
A. Only 1, 2 and 4
B. Only 2, 3 and 4 Answer: Option D
C. Only 2
D. Only 1 and 3
E. Only 3 and 4
Q3. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect with respect to Swachh Bharat
Mission (SBM) Gramin Phase II ?
1. Financial incentive of ₹18,000 provided to eligible households for construction of
Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs).
2. Phase I of the scheme was launched in 2016.
3. 80% villages in India have become ODF + villages.
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
[E] Only 3
Answer: Option B
Q4. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) - Phase-II?
1. SBM-G Phase-II has set the ambitious target of making all villages ODF Plus
by 2025.
2. Uttar Pradesh is one of the state with having 100% ODF plus villages.
3. Financial assistance of upto Rs 660 per capita is available for villages with
less than 5000 population for greywater management.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. Only 2
Answer: Option A
E. 1 and 3
Q5. Which among the following statement(s) is/are incorrect with respect to
the Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0)?
1. Focus is also on ensuring complete access to sanitation facilities to serve
additional populations migrating from urban areas to rural areas.
2. It targets to cover all statutory towns in India.
3. Complete liquid waste management in cities with less than 10 lakh
population.
4. It targets to make at least 50% of all statutory towns with less than 10 lakh
population Water+.
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 3 and 4
[C] 1 and 3 Answer: Option B
[D] 2, 3 and 4
[E] All of the above
Q6. Which among the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to
Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0)?
1. Well-being of all the urban population will be done through Provision of
personal protective equipment and safety kits.
2. Infrastructure projects to be taken up on cluster basis to cater to groups of
neighboring ULBs and rural areas, so that common waste processing facilities
are utilized efficiently.
3. Material Recovery Facilities, and waste processing facilities will be set up,
with a focus on phasing out single-use plastic.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 2 and 3 Answer: Option C
D. 1 and 3
E. 1, 2 and 3
Q7. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the EMRS scheme?
A. Reservation of 10% seats under sports quota for deserving ST students who have
excelled in the field of sports.
B. Funding under this Scheme would be 50% grant-in-aid by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
to NESTS (National Education Society for Tribal Students).
C. Recurring cost upto ₹2 lakh (approximately) per year per student is paid for running
of the schools and towards expenses of the students (uniform, books & stationary, food
etc.)
A. A and B
B. A and C
C. B and C
D. A, B and C
Answer: Option E
Q8. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Jal
Jeevan Mission?
1 13 crore Tap water connections are provided under the scheme.
2. It works under Ministry of Jal Shakti.
3. On Average, 87,500 Tap Connections Provided Every Day Since 1st January,
2023.
4. Uttar Pradesh Tops progress Chart By Installing Over 61 Lakh Functional
Household Tap Connection Since January, 2023.
A. Only 1, 2 and 3
B. Only 1 and 3
C. Only 1, 2 and 4
D. Only 3 and 4
Answer: Option E
E. All of the above
Q9. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Jal
Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
1. Community needs to contribute 5% or 10% of capital cost for in-village
infrastructure as the case may be, in cash/ kind/ and/ or labour.
2. Every village to prepare a Village Action Plan (VAP) which will have two
components.
3. Technological interventions to be provided for removal of contaminants
where water quality is an issue.
4. Greywater (industrial wastewater) management is also covered under
Village Action Plan (VAP).
A. Only 1, 2 and 3
B. Only 1 and 3
C. Only 1, 2 and 4 Answer: Option B
D. Only 3 and 4
E. All of the above
Q10. Which of the following statement is incorrect in reference to Marketing

and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North Eastern
Region (PTP-NER)?
A. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
and Sikkim to be covered under the scheme.
B. Van Dhan Vikas Kendra of all N-E States shall be provided market linkages
C. Tribal artisans to be facilitated to avail opportunities of enhancing income
through provision of backward and forward linkages
D. Regular Design & Skill Development training sessions tailored to needs of
market for tribal recipients to be provided
Answer: Option A
Q11. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the PM-
KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan)
Scheme?
1. It seeks to increase the farmers income.
2. It works towards decreasing the environmental pollution.
3. The scheme will open a stable and continuous source of income to the rural
land owners for a period of 50 years.
A. 1 and 2
B. Only 2
Answer: Option A
C. Only 3
D. 1 and 3
E. 2 and 3
components under the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam
Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Scheme?
1. Component C - Solarization of 15 Lakh Grid-connected Solar Powered
Agriculture Pumps.
2. Under component A project smaller than 500 Kw may be allowed by center
based on techno commercial feasibility .
3. Component B - Installation of 20 lakh standalone Solar Powered Agriculture
Pumps.
A. 1 and 3
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
Answer: Option A
D. 1, 2 and 3
E. None of the Above
Q13. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to New
India Literacy Programme?
1. Vocational skills development (as part of continuous learning process for
obtaining local employment, reskilling and upskilling) will be done.
2. It targets 50 crore learners @ 10.00 crore per year by using Online Teaching,
Learning and Assessment System (OTLAS).
3. Other Name of the scheme is ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for
All in Society) - Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram.
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
[E] Only 3
Answer: Option B
Q14. There are some Priorities (locality/area) under New India Literacy
Programme, which of the following is incorrect in reference to
coverage under priorities?
A. All aspirational districts are overed
B. Districts with literacy rates less than National/State average are
covered
C. Districts/ Blocks with large SC/ST/ Minority population are included
in priority
D. Districts with female literacy rates less than 50% as per 2011
Census are included
E. Educationally Backward Blocks and Left-Wing Extremism Affected
districts are covered.
Answer: Option D
Q15. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect with respect to the
PM Ujjwala scheme?
1. Total beneficiaries increased to 12.35 crore (September 2023).
2. Migrants are mandatorily required to submit ration cards or address proof.
3. There is no provision of subsidy for refill.
[A] Only 1
[B] 2 and 3
[C] 1 and 3
[D] Only 3
Answer: Option E
Q16. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect with respect to the
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?
1. Both BPL and APL ration card will be considered for the purpose of family
identification.
2. Under PMUY 2.0, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) provide LPG stove and
First Refill at free of Cost to customer.
3. In case of no adult female member available, a joint LPG connection can be
issued in the name of eldest male family member along with a minor female
member of the house.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 3 Only Answer: Option C
D. 1 and 3
E. 1, 2 and 3
Q17. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Atal
Pension Yojana (APY)?
1. Automatic closure of APY takes place after 24 months of non payment of
contribution.
2. APY has replaced Swavalamban scheme.
3. After demise of both subscriber and spouse, nominee entitled to receive
pension wealth, as accumulated till age 60 of subscriber.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. 2 and 3
E. 1 and 3
Answer: Option D
Q18. The __x__ was launched in 2015 to create a universal social security
system for all Indians, especially the poor, the underprivileged and the workers
in the unorganised sector. It is an initiative of the Government to provide
financial security and cover future exigencies for the people in the unorganized
sector. Under the scheme, a subscriber would receive a minimum guaranteed
pension of Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000 per month from the age of 60 years,
depending upon his contribution.
Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the above
scheme?.
A. One beneficiary can open multiple accounts under above scheme.
B. Subscribers can make contribution on monthly/ quarterly / half-yearly basis.
C. Existing subscriber of NPS can also join the APY, if he meets the basic
eligibility criteria.
D. After subscriber’s death, spouse of subscriber entitled to receive same
pension amount
Answer: Option A
Q19. NPS scheme was initially designed for government employees only, it
was opened up for all citizens of India between the age of 18 and 65 in 2009,
for OCI card holders and PIO's in October 2019.
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the above
scheme?
1. Exit age of the scheme is 75 years.
2. NPS offers three types of accounts.
3. Normal exit is allowed after completion of 3 years for subscribers who
join NPS after 60 years.
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 3
C. Only 3
D. 2 and 3 Answer: Option A
E. 1 and 2
Q20. Who among the following are not one of the beneficiaries under the
National Pension System?
A. Any Indian Citizen, resident or non-resident or an Overseas Citizen of India
between the age of 18 - 75 years.
B. All new employees of Central Government service (except Armed Forces)
and Central Autonomous Bodies joining Government service on or after 1st
January 2004.
C. All the employees of State Governments, State Autonomous Bodies joining
services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments.
D. Private sector employees and unorganized sector workers
E. All of the above are beneficiaries
Answer: Option A
Q21. Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to

the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana?
1. Monthly Income should be ₹21000 or below for eligibility.
2. Members of EPF/C are not eligible to apply under this scheme.
3. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is the pension
fund manager in this scheme.
A. Only 1
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
Q22. Choose the incorrect statement with respect to the PMSYM.

A. Voluntary and contributory pension scheme on 50:50 basis
B. Matching contribution would be made by the Central Government
C. Each subscriber shall receive minimum assured pension of ₹2000
per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
D. If a subscriber died due to any cause (before age of 60 years),
his/her spouse will have the option to exit the scheme OR join and
continue the scheme
E. Aadhar card is mandatory for enrolment
Answer: Option C
Q23. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to PM

Vishwakrama Yojana?
1. The minimum age of the beneficiary should be 18 years on the date of registration.
2. Training stipend for Skill Upgradation is ₹1500/day.
3. Registration and benefits restricted to 1 member of family.
4. A toolkit incentive of upto Rs. 15,000 will be provided to the beneficiary after Skill
Verification at the start of Basic Training.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 4
Answer: Option E
E. 1, 3 and 4
Q24. Which of the following are the key components of PM Vishvakarma

Yojana?
1. Skill Upgradation
2. Toolkit Incentive
3. Credit Support
4. Incentive for Digital Transactions
5. Marketing Support
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 4 Answer: Option E
E. All of the Above
Q25. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Scheme for
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)?
1. BESS projects of total 4,000 MWh to be developed by 2026-27 through competitive
bidding.
2. Financial support of up to 50% of capital cost as budgetary support to be given in form
of Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
3. Level playing field to be provided for both public and private sector entities.
A. Only 1
B. Only 3
C. Only 2
D. 1 and 3
E. 2 and 3
Answer: Option B
Q26. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme is a Direct Benefit
Transfer (DBT) Scheme, under which, direct financial assistance is provided to all
landholding farmer families across the country, subject to certain exclusion criteria
relating to higher income strata, to enable them to take care of expenses related to
agriculture and allied activities as well as domestic needs.
Which of the following is/are incorrect with respect to Mobile App under above scheme?
1. 1st mobile app to use face authentication-based e-KYC feature in any benefit
scheme.
2. Through PM Kisan Mobile App e-KYC can be done at home with OTP or fingerprint.
3. A farmer can also assist 500 other farmers in their neighbourhood for e-KYC
through PM Kisan Mobile App.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
D. Only 3
Q27. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Scheme, under which, direct financial assistance is provided to all landholding farmer families
across the country, subject to certain exclusion criteria relating to higher income strata, to enable
them to take care of expenses related to agriculture and allied activities as well as domestic needs.
Which of the following statement is/are correct with respect to above scheme?
1. Recently AI Chatbot launched under above scheme , it is 1st AI Chatbot integrated with a major
flagship scheme of Union government.
2. Facility for completing e-KYC extended to State Government officials, allowing each official to
do e-KYC for 1500 farmers.
3. Chatbot is accessible through PM KISAN mobile app, integrated with Bhashini, which offers
multilingual support.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: Option B
Q28. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to the
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?
1. Tenure of the scheme is FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26.
2. Government of India provides livelihood and Nutritional support for socio-
economically backward active traditional fisher’s families during fishing
ban/lean period for 6 months annually.
3. Mariculture, Seaweed cultivation and Ornamental Fisheries having potential
to generate huge employment to be promoted.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. Only 2 Answer: Option A
E. 1 and 3
insurance provided under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?
1. It includes hospitalization expenses of Rs 25000.
2. In case of permanent partial disability Rs 2.5 lakh is provided..
3. Rs 5 lakh will be given in case of death only.
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. Only 2
Answer: Option B
E. 1 and 3
Q30. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regards to

the e-NAM scheme?
A. The scheme was launched in 2017
B. Technical assistance is to be provided by Small Farmers
Agribusiness Consortium.
C. There is a provision of e-trading as a mode of price discovery.
D. It is implemented by Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund.
E. All are correct
Answer: Option C
Q31. Which of the following is not a pre-requisites required to be

carried out by States/Uts before joining the e-Nam portal?
A. Single trade licensing to be valid across all state.
B. E-Nam software to be provided at free of cost
C. Single point levy of market fee across state.
D. Provision for e-auctioning/etrading as a mode of price discovery.
E. All are correct
Answer: Option B
Q32. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to PMEGP?
1. Funds are available under 3 major heads.
2. Margin Money Subsidy is provided for upgradation of micro enterprises/units.
3. Maximum project cost admissible for Margin Money subsidy in manufacturing
Sector is ₹20 lakh.
4. 5% is Beneficiary's contribution (of project cost) in Special Category projects
for Margin Money (MM) subsidy.
A.Only 1 and 3
B.Only 1 and 4
C.Only 4
D.Only 2 and 4
E.All of the above
Answer: Option C
Q33. Which the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to Scheme
for Minor Rape Victims?
1. It aims to provide integrated support and assistance to girl child victims
under one roof, facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to
a range of services.
2. Total financial outlay of the scheme is ₹100 Crore.
3. Scheme would operate under aegis of Nirbhaya Fund.
[A] Only 1
[B] 2 and 3
[C] 1 and 3
[D] Only 3
Answer: Option C
Scheme for Minor Rape Victims?
A. Any girl below 18 years of age and is a victim of rape as per provisions of the
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and has become
pregnant due to such assault or rape would be covered.
B. Victims should either be an orphan or have been abandoned by family.
C. It is mandatory for victim to have a copy of the First Information Report (FIR)
for availing benefits.
[A] A and B
[B] Only B
[C] Only C
[D] B and C
[E] A, B and C
Answer: Option A
Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in States?
A. It is launched from earmarked allocation of Preparedness and Capacity
Building Funding Window under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
B. Total financial outlay of the scheme is ₹5,000 Crore.
C. Scheme find its origin from 14th Finance commission.
[A] A and B
[B] Only B
[C] Only C
[D] B and C
Answer: Option B
[E] A, B and C
Q36. Identify the statement(s) which is/are correct with respect to PMMY?
1. Loan proposal should be only for setting up of new Micro business enterprises.
2. There is no processing fee for loans up to ₹50,000/-.
3. Life insurance is mandatory for availing loans under the scheme.
4. Kishor loan is one which is covering loans above ₹50,000 and upto ₹5 lakhs.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1,2 and 3
C. 2,3 and 4
D. 2 and 4
E. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Q37. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect with respect to PMMY?
1. Applicant should not be defaulter of any Bank / Financial Institution to get benefit.
2. A refinancing agency is formed under the scheme which is also a direct lending
institution, it provides refinance support to its intermediaries.
3. Loans under the scheme cannot be extended by Small Finance Banks.
4. Scheme is managed by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd. (NCGTC).
A. Only 1 and 4
B. Only 1, 3 and 4
C. Only 2 and 3
D. Only 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
Q38. Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect with respect to the
10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)?
A. Handholding and support to new FPOs up to 2 years from year of creation in
all aspects will be provided.
B. It was launched in the year 2019.
C. At least 25% of the targeted FPOs would be in aspirational districts with at
least one FPO in each block of aspirational districts.
A. A and B
B. A and C
C. B and C
D. A, B and C
Answer: Option D
Q39. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to the
10000 FPOs scheme?
A. Cluster Based Business Organization (CBBOs) will provide initial training to
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
B. Financial assistance of ₹25 lakhs per FPO is provided to CBBO.
C. Recently (May 2023) additional 1100 FPOs have been allocated to National
Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) under FPOs’ Scheme.
A. A and B
B. A and C
C. B and C
D. A, B and C
Answer: Option D
Q40. Consider the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and its impact. Which of
the following statements are true?
1. PMJDY aims to achieve universal access to financial services in an affordable
manner.
2. The Jan Dhan Darshak App (JDD App) helps locate banking touchpoints and maps
villages without banking outlets within a 10 km radius.
3. During the COVID-19 pandemic, over 20 crore women PMJDY accounts received Rs.
500 per month for three months as financial assistance through Direct Benefit
Transfer (DBT).
4. 66.7% (33.45 crore) Jan Dhan accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
Answer: Option E
D. 2, 3 and 4
E. 1, 3 and 4
Q41. Which of the following are key features of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan
Yojana (PMJDY)?
1. PMJDY account is treated as inoperative if there are no customer induced
transactions in the account for over a period of 5-years.
2. Offering micro-insurance, overdraft facilities, and micro-credit for
consumption.
3. No condition is attached for providing overdraft of Upto Rs 2000 from the
first day of opening of the account.
4. Focus of the scheme has shifted from Every Household to Every Unbanked
Adult.
A. 1 and 2
Answer: Option D
B. 2 and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4
E. 1 and 4
Q42. The Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved a bus scheme
“PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operation. Which of the following
statement is correct with respect to PM-eBus Sewa?
A. The Scheme would have an estimated cost of Rs.57,613 crore, out of which
support of Rs.20,000 crore will be provided by the Central government
B. The Scheme has three segments
C. One of the segment focuses on Augmenting the City bus services in 181
cities
D. Will cover cities of 5 lakh and above population as per census 2011 including
all Capital cities of Union Territories, North Eastern Region and Hill States
Answer: Option A
Q43. Which of the following is/are correct with respect to PM-eBus Sewa scheme?
1. It Will generate 75,000 to 85,000 direct jobs through deployment of buses in city bus operation.
2. Cities to be supported for development of charging infrastructure under Green Urban Mobility
Initiatives.
3. Central Government to be responsible for running bus services and making payments to bus
operators.
4. Support to bus priority infrastructure shall not only accelerate proliferation of state-of-the-art,
energy efficient electric buses but also foster the innovation in the e-mobility sector as well as
development of resilient supply chain for electric vehicles.
A. Only 1, 2 and 4
B. Only 1, 2 and 3
C. Only 2 and 4
D. Only 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
Q44. Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect with respect to World’s
Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector?
1. Total Financial Outlay for the scheme is ₹50 crores.
2. Creation of decentralized storage capacity ranging from 500 MT to 5000 MT at
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) level.
3. PACS would be operating as procurement centre as well as Fair Price Shops (FPS).
A. 1 and 2
B. Only 1
C. Only 2
D. 2 and 3
E. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option A
Q45. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved
the constitution and empowerment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for facilitation
of the "World's Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector” by convergence of
various schemes of ministries. Which ministry does not belong to that group?
1. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
2. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
3. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
4. Ministry of Cooperation
A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. Only 4
D. 3 and 4
E. 2 and 4
Answer: Option C
Q46. Which of the following is not one of component under Pradhan Mantri
Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)?
A. New Model Schools
B. Multi-Disciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERU)
C. Grants to Strengthen Universities (Accredited & Unaccredited Universities)
D. Grants to Strengthen Colleges (Accredited & Unaccredited Colleges)
E. Gender Inclusion and Equity Initiatives
Answer: Option A
Q47. Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect with respect to the Pradhan
Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)?
1. It would provide facilities for conversion of multiple-stream higher education
institutions (HEIs) into single stream institutions.
2. Institutions would be facilitated to form alliances with Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) and University Grant
Commission’s Human Resource Development Centres for Resource Sharing.
3. Multiple Entry & Exit system, Choice-based Credit System (CBCS), and Academic Bank
of Credit (ABC) would be supported and prioritized.
A. 1 and 2
B. Only 1
C. Only 2
D. 2 and 3
E. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: Option B
Q48. The Government of India, in association with State Governments, launched an ‘Invoice incentive
Scheme’ by the name ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar’ to encourage the culture of customers asking for invoices/bills
for all purchases.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to this scheme?
1. Initially launched as a pilot in States of Assam, Gujarat & Haryana and UTs of Puducherry, Dadra Nagar
Haveli and Daman & Diu (3 States and 2 Union Territories).
2. All Business-to-Consumer (B2C) invoices issued by GST registered suppliers to consumers to be eligible
under it.
3. For each uploaded invoice an Acknowledgement Reference Number (ARN) to be generated which will be
used for draw of prizes.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. Only 3
D. 1 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer: Option E
Q49. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Survey of
Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA)?
1. Apart from demarcation of individual rural property, other Gram Panchayat and
community assets like village roads, ponds, canals, open spaces, school, Anganwadi,
Health sub-centres, etc. would also be surveyed and GIS maps would be created
2. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would be signed between Survey of India and
State Government for implementation.
3. Scheme has been conferred with the prestigious National Award for e-Governance
2023 (Gold) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric
Services.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. Only 2
D. Only 1
E. All of the above Answer: Option E
Q50. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect with respect to Survey of
Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA)?
1. It is implemented with collaborative e orts of Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Revenue
Department, State Panchayati Raj Department and Survey of India (SoI).
2. Preparation and distribution of Property Cards is responsibility of State Government.
3. SARATHI application automates process of features/map correction, which is
otherwise done manually by marking corrections on printed copies of maps.
A. Only 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. Only 1
Answer: Option E
Q51. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect Models of Area-
based Smart City Development under Smart Cities Mission (SCM)?
1. Under Redevelopment (city renewal), planning in an existing built-up area to achieve
Smart City objectives, along with other objectives, to make the existing area more
efficient and livable to be done.
2. Under Retrofitting (city improvement), replacement of existing built-up environment
and enable co-creation of a new layout with enhanced infrastructure using mixed land
use and increased density to be done.
3. Green eld development (city extension) introduce most of the Smart Solutions in a
previously vacant area (more than 250 acres) using innovative planning, plan financing
and plan implementation tools.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
Answer: Option C
D. 1 and 3
E. All of the above
Q52. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to features of
Smart Cities Mission (SCM)?
1. Preservation and development of close spaces to be done.
2. Making governance citizen-friendly and cost effective.
3. Giving an identity to city based on its main economic activity, such as local cuisine,
health, education, arts and craft, culture, sports goods, furniture, hosiery, textile, dairy,
etc.
A. Only 1
B. 2 and 3
C. Only 2
D. 1 and 3
Answer: Option B
different phases of the BharatNet project?
1. Ministry of Electronics and Telecommunication is the implementing agency
of the scheme.
2. National Optical Fiber Network is renames as Bharat Net in 2011.
3. Its objective is to provide 4g connectivity to all the 2,50,000 gram
panchayats in the country.
A. A and B
B. A and C
C. B and C
D. A, B and C Answer: Option E
Q54. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Natural Farming
cluster under National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)?
1. If farmers are offering less than 1 ha then more number of farmers cannot be included.
2. 1 cluster can be in 1 village or in nearby 2-3 villages belonging to the same Gram
Panchayat.
3. At the discretion of the state 10-20 clusters in nearby area can be federated into a
FPO (from 2nd or 3rd year onwards).
A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Q55. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to target
under National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)?
1. It targets to cover 7.5 lakh ha area by developing 15,000 clusters in next 4
years.
2. Touch 1 crore farmers along the Ganga belt and in other rainfed parts of
country.
3. A financial assistance of Rs. 30000/- per ha @ Rs. 10000/- per ha/year for 3
years will be provided to the farmers as DBT as assistance for creation of on-
farm input production infrastructure
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. Only 2
D. Only 1 and 3
Answer: Option B
E. All of the above
Q56. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to the
Scheme for Development of Solar parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects?
A. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is the nodal ministry for the scheme.
B. It was launched in the year 2014.
C. It is valid till 2023-24.
A. A and B
B. A and C
C. B and C
D. A, B and C
Answer: Option A
Q57. Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the

PMJJBY?
A. Nodal ministry for this scheme is Ministry of Finance
B. People in age group of 18 to 40 years having a savings bank or a
post office account who give their consent to join/enable auto-debit
are eligible
C. Rate of premium under this scheme is Rs. 436 per annum
D. Subject to annual renewal, benefits are available till the age of 55
years
E. Risk cover is applicable only after 30 days of enrolment
Answer: Option B
Q58. What is the target set by government to increase the coverage of

PMJJBY scheme?
A. 9 Crore
B. 12 Crore
C. 15 Crore
D. 18 Crore
E. 24 Crore
Answer: Option C
Q59. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to above PMSBY?
A. Scheme is available to persons in the age group 18 to 60 years with bank account
B. In case of multiple saving bank accounts held by an individual in one or different banks,
person can join the scheme through one savings bank account only
C. The 1-year risk coverage is applicable from 1st June every year till 31st May next year.
D. Subscribers who wish to continue need to give their consent for auto-debit before
each successive May 31st for successive years.
A. A, B and C
B. B and D
C. A, C and D
D. B, C and D
E. C and D
Answer: Option D
Q60. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Pradhan
Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)?
A. Insurance cover under PMSBY is above and over any other scheme
subscribed by the beneficiary
B. Reimbursement of hospitalisation expenses up to Rs. 25,000 following the
accident will be covered
C. Death or disability resulting from natural calamities and murder are not
covered under the PMSBY
D. Participating Banks will be the Master policy holders
A. A and C
B. A and D
C. B and C
D. B and D
E. C and D
Answer: Option B
Q61. Which among the following are the objectives of the DAY-NRLM?
1. To mobilize 10-12 crore rural households into self-help groups in a time
bound manner by 2024-25.
2. To reach out to 5 crore rural poor households of which 3.5 crore remain
to be mobilized into the Self Help Groups (SHGs).
3. To bring about a sustainable improvement in the livelihoods of the urban
people through building strong community institutions.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 2 only
E. 1 only
Answer: Option E
Q62. Which statement among the following is/are correct with respect to DAY NRLM?
1. Scheme focuses on stabilizing and promoting existing livelihood portfolio of poor
through 2 pillars.
2. It encourages private sector banks to set up Rural Self Employment Training Institutes
(RSETIs) in all districts of country on lines of Rural Development Self Employment
Institute (RUDSETI) model.
3. It has unique proposition which involves working with the community institutions
through community professionals in the spirit of self-help.
A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 3
E. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Q63. Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect with respect to the Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?
A. It provides not less than 100 days of unskilled manual work as a guaranteed
employment in a financial year to every person in rural areas as per demand.
B. At least one-third beneficiaries shall be women.
C. Ministry of Rural Development conducts social audit to ensure accountability.
[A] A and B
[B] A and C
[C] B and C
[D] A, B and C
[E] None of the above
Answer: Option B
Q64. Which of the following works will be included for execution under the
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?
A. Individual Assets for Vulnerable Sections
B. Private Works Relating to Natural Resources Management
C. Common Infrastructure for National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
Compliant Self-Help Groups.
[A] Only A
[B] A and C
[C] B and C
[D] A, B and C
[E] A and B
Answer: Option B
Q65. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to

PLI scheme for textiles?
1. It was launched in the year 2021.
2. The total budgetary outlay for this scheme is Rs. 10,683 Crore.
3. Companies investing over Rs 300 crore in plant, machinery,
equipment and civil works to produce the identified products will
get an incentive of 25% of their turnover.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: Option A
Q66. Which among the following is/are incorrect with respect to incentives under the
PM MITRA Scheme?
A. Development Capital Support (DCS) is provided to investors to set up production
facilities to incentivize manufacturing units to get established.
B. Under DCS, Greenfield Park: support will be 30% of Project Cost, with a cap of ₹ 500
Crore per Park.
C. Competitiveness Incentive Support (CIS) is used for creation of Core Infrastructures.
A. Only B
B. A and B
C. A, B and C
D. A and C
Answer: Option D
Q67. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to the PM MITRA?
A. 1st PM MITRA Park is to be established in Virudhunagar District of Telangana.
B. Parks will be developed by a Special Purpose Vehicle which will be owned by State
Government (49%) and Government of India (51%) in a Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Mode.
C. Parks are setup on the basis of proposals received from State Governments having
ready availability of contiguous and encumbrance-free land parcel of minimum 1000
acres.
A. A and B
B. Only B
C. Only A
D. Only C
E. A, B and C
Answer: Option D
Q68. Consider the following statements with respect to the Pradhan Mantri
Awas Yojana (Urban)?
1. Under the affordable housing in partnership program, the central
government provides a subsidy of Rs 1.5 lakh per dwelling unit.
2. The AHP vertical approves the housing projects with a minimum of 250
houses.
3. At least 35% houses need to be reserved for the EWS category.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. Only 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
E. 1 and 3
Answer: Option D
Q69. Which among the following(s) is/are eligible as Funding Institutions under the
Agriculture Infrastrcuture Fund?
1. Prathaan is a Regional Rural Bank which is operating in one of villages of Uttar Pradesh
for providing essential financial services to people of that area.
2. Paytm Payment Bank, which is expanding it's reach in recent months very rapidly.
3. Neo which is operating as Small Finance Bank since 2020, expanding the reach of
basic banking services across the country.
4. Scroll which is operating as Non-Banking Financial Company since its inception,
helping thousands of lenders.
A. Only 2, 3 and 4
B. Only 1, 2 and 3
C. Only 1, 3 and 4
D. Only 1 and 4
E. All of the above
Answer: Option C
Q70. Which statement(s) among following is/are incorrect with respect to Agriculture
Infrastrcuture Fund?
1. Total Budget of the Fund is Rs. 5 Lakh Crore which will be provided by banks and
financial institutions as loans to eligible beneficiaries.
2. Limitation of number of projects is also applicable to State agencies, cooperatives,
national and state federations of cooperatives, FPOs, federations of FPOs, SHGs and
federation of SHGs.
3. Any grant or subsidy available under any present or future scheme of Central/State
government can be availed for projects under this nancing facility.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1
C. Only 2
D. Only 2 and 3
Answer: Option A
Q71. Which of the following statements is/are the target/s to be

achieved by 2030 under National Green Hydrogen Mission?
A. Development of Green Hydrogen Production capacity of at least 5
MMT per annum
B. Cumulative reduction in fossil fuel imports over Rs. 2 lakh crore
C. Abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. Both A and C
E. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Q72. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to

the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
A. Under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition
Programme (SIGHT), 2 distinct financial incentive mechanisms will be
provided.
B. The Mission will not support pilot projects in emerging end-use
sectors and production pathways.
C. A public-private partnership framework for R&D (Strategic Hydrogen
Innovation Partnership – SHIP) will be facilitated under the Mission.
D. Only 1 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Q73. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect with respect

to the Mahila Samman Savings Certificates scheme?
1. Tenure of the scheme is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026.
2. Bank of Baroda is the first bank to implement the scheme.
3. Minimum Investment limit is ₹10000 ( and any sum in multiples of
₹1000) .
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option D
Q74. Which of the following is/are correct with respect to account under the
Mahila Samman Savings Certificates scheme.
1. Deposit shall mature on completion of 3 years from date of deposit.
2. Premature closure of account allowed at any time after 6 months of
opening but with interest rate reduced by 2%.
3. An individual may open any number of accounts subject to the maximum
limit for deposit specified in the scheme and time gap of 3-months shall be
maintained.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: Option C
Q75. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Members of
Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)?
1. Initially administration of MPLADS was with Ministry of Panchayati Raj
2. At beginning of their terms, each MP is required to give his/ her choice of a Nodal
District
3. Nodal District Authority should inspect at least 5% of works under implementation
every year
A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 2
D. Only 1 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer: Option C
Q76. Which of the following statement is incorrect with respect to Members of Parliament
Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)?
A. In 1993-94, when Scheme was launched, each Member of Parliament was allocated ₹50
lakh per annum
B. Scheme was suspended from April 6, 2020 to November 9, 2021 and was restored on
November 10, 2021
C. For the balance period of FY 2021-22, i.e., from November 10, 2021 to March 31, 2022, ₹2
Crore was allocated under Scheme for each Member of Parliament
D. Under Revised Guidelines, 2023, MP given flexibility in choosing works that can be taken
up provided it leads to creation of durable public assets for larger public good of society
E. It can be pooled with individual/ stand-alone projects of other Central and State
Government schemes
Answer: Option A
Q77. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with reference to Credit
Guarantee Scheme for Livestock Sector?
1. Scheme to strengthen credit delivery system and facilitate smooth ow of credit to the
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) engaged in Livestock sector without hassles
of collateral security
2. Scheme to act as a key enabler and risk mitigation measure for lending institutions and
enabling collateral free funding to Livestock Sector.
3. It will be implemented under FIDF to strengthen credit delivery system and facilitate
smooth ow of credit
A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 2 and 3
D. Only 1 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer: Option B
Q78. Which among the following is incorrect with respect to the Deen Dayal
Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission?
A. An expenditure of Rs. 15,000 per person is allowed on training of urban poor
(Rs. 18, 000 in North-East and J&K)
B. An interest subsidy for setting up individual micro-enterprises with a loan of
up to 2 lakh and for group enterprises with a loan limit of up to Rs.10 lakhs.
C. The scheme has replaced Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY).
[A] A and B
[B] A and C
[C] B and C
[D] A, B and C
Answer: Option E
Q79. Which among the following statements is/are incorrect regarding

the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
A. It has replaced the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS).
B. States have been allowed to set up their own insurance companies
for implementing the scheme
C. Uniform premium of 3% for Kharif Crops, 2.5% for Rabi Crops and
5% for commercial and Horticulture crops.
D. Difference between Actual Premium Rate and Rate of Insurance is
shared by Centre and State in 50:50 basis.
Answer: Option C
Q80. Which among the following is incorrect with respect to the Deen Dayal
Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission?
A. An expenditure of Rs. 15,000 per person is allowed on training of urban poor
(Rs. 18, 000 in North-East and J&K)
B. An interest subsidy for setting up individual micro-enterprises with a loan of
up to 2 lakh and for group enterprises with a loan limit of up to Rs.10 lakhs.
C. The scheme has replaced Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY).
[A] A and B
[B] A and C
[C] B and C
[D] A, B and C
Answer: Option E

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