ALL INDIA PRELIMS TEST SERIES GENERAL STUDIES PAPER- 8 Socio Economic Development + Public Policy + Rights Issues + Welfare Schemes

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1 ALL INDIA PRELIMS TEST SERIES GENERAL STUDIES PAPER- 8 Socio Economic Development + Public Policy + Rights Issues + Welfare Schemes DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200 INSTRUCTIONS 1) IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC. IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET. 2) ENCODE CLEARLY THE TEST BOOKLET SET NUMBER IN THE APPROPRIATE PLACE IN THE ANSWER SHEET. 3) You have to enter your Roll Number on the test Booklet in the Box provided alongside. DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet. 4) This Test Booklet contains 100 items (questions). Each item is printed in English only. Each item comprises four responses (answers). You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet. In case you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item. More than one response will be treated as wrong answer. 5) In case you find any discrepancy in this test booklet in any question(s) or the Responses; a written representation explaining the details of such alleged discrepancy, be submitted within three days, indicating the Question No(s) and the Test Booklet Series, in which the discrepancy is alleged. Representation not received within time shall not be entertained at all. 6) You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided. 7) All items carry equal marks. 8) For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one third (-0.33 %) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. There will be no penalty for a question which is left blank. 9) Before you proceed to mark in the Response Sheet, the response to various items in the Test Booklet, you have to fill in some particulars in the Response Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admit Card and Instructions. 10) While writing Name and Roll No. on the top of the Response Sheet in appropriate boxes use "ONLY BLACK BALL POINT PEN". 11) After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Response Sheet and the examination has concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Response Sheet. You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet. DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO 1

2 Q1. Which of the following articles of the constitution provides for the maternity benefits to the working woman? (a) Article 35 (b) Article 42 (c) Article 51 (d) Article 51A Q2. Consider the following statements related to Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Scheme Yojana: 1. The Scheme is under Union Minister of Agriculture 2. It is a Central Sponsored Scheme. 3. The Scheme also aims to reduce agricultural waste. (c) Only 3 (d) Only 1 and 3 Q3. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. A mixed economy refers to market economy with strong regulatory oversight and governmental provision of public goods. 2. A socialist economic system is characterized by social ownership and democratic control of the means of production. 3. Capitalism is an economic system in which capital goods are owned by private individuals. 4. Marxian economics provided a foundation for capitalism. Correct answer code is: (c) Only 2, 3 and 4 (d) Only 1, 2 and 3 Q4. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Organized sector covers those enterprises or places of work where the terms of employment are regular. 2. Organized sectors are registered by the government and have to follow its rules and regulations such as the Factories Act and Minimum Wages Act. 3. Workers in the organized sector enjoy security of employment. Correct answer code is Q5. Which of the following steps have been taken by government to attract foreign investment? 1. Establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs). 2. Making labour laws flexible. 3. Curbing trade barriers. 4. Granting compulsory licensing. (a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 1, 2 and 3 (c) Only 1, 3 and 4 (d) All of the above Q6. Basel III Accord or simply Basel III, often seen in the news, seeks to (a) Develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity (b) Improve banking sector s ability to deal with financial and economic stress and improve risk management (c) Reduce the greenhouse gas emissions but places a heavier burden on developed countries (d) Transfer technology from developed Countries to poor countries to enable them to replace the use of chlorofluorocarbons in refrigeration with harmless chemicals. Q7. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Vittiya Saksharta Abhiyan : 1. The scheme is under the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 2. The purpose of the scheme is to actively engage the employees of Public Sector Banks to encourage digital payments. Q8. Which of the following statements related to TARANG is correct? (a) It is a web portal which monitors the progress of electricity transmission system (b) It is a payment gateway launched by Union Minister of Finance. (c) It is an online platform for real time monitoring of projects under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. (d) It is a website launched by Union Ministry of Railways to monitor progress of new track lines. Q9. Consider the following statements regarding financial inclusion: 1. Financial inclusion has received a boost by Demonetisation. 2. Financial inclusion creates favorable environment for investment in market. 3. Financial inclusion is necessary for economic growth. 4. The Reserve Bank of India s vision for 2020 is to open nearly 600 million new customer accounts and service them through a variety of channels by leveraging on IT. (a) Only 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 3 and 4 (c) Only 2, 3 and 4 (d) All of the above Q10. Which of the following denotes an underdeveloped economy? 1. High level of inequalities 2. Low level of capital productivity 3. A relatively closed economy Correct answer code is: Q11. Which of the following schemes has an impact on women empowerment? 1. Integrated Child Development Scheme 2. Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and other Allied Activities (ASIDE) 3. Swadhar 4. Ujjawala Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) Only 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 1, 3 and 4 (c) Only 2, 3 and 4 (d) All of the above Q12. Bringing Green Revolution to eastern India is a sub scheme of (a) National Mission on Agriculture Extension and Technology (b) National Mission for sustainable agriculture (c) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (d) It is not a sub scheme 2

3 Q13. India maintains buffer stocks of food grains. The buffer stocks helps in 1. Providing food security 2. Incentivizing farmers 3. Stabilizing prices 4. Running PDS Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) Only 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 1, 3 and 4 (c) Only 2, 3 and 4 (d) Only 1, 2 and 4 Q14. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme aims to provide many services to children that includes: 1. School education 2. Nutrition support 3. Immunization Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 1 and 3 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) All of the above Q15. Which scheme aims at the urban slum dwellers living below the poverty line who do not possess adequate shelter. (a) Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (b) Samagra Awas Yojana (SAY) (c) Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY) (d) Indira Awas Yojana Q16. Consider the following statements about Zero Defect, Zero Effect Scheme. 1. The Scheme would boost exports of Indian goods. 2. The Scheme also aims to supress bad effects of products on environment. Q17. Which are the statutory bodies established under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act? 1. Councils for Rights 2. Observation Homes 3. Juvenile Justice Boards 4. Antenatal clinics 5. Child Welfare Committees Codes: (a) Only 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 2, 3 and 4 (c) Only 1, 3 and 4 (d) Only 2, 3 and 5 Q18. Assertion (A): The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) has been successful in improving health condition of the poor couples living in the villages. Reason (R): The Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) are playing significant role in providing health care services to the needy couples. (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true but (R) is false. (d) (A) is false but (R) is true. Q19. Which of following is correct difference between Central Sector Schemes & Centrally Sponsored Schemes? 1. Central sector schemes are 100% funded by the Union government and implemented by the Central Government machinery. In Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) a certain percentage of the funding is borne by the States and the implementation is by the State Governments. 2. Centrally sponsored schemes are mainly formulated on subjects from the Union List. Central Sector Schemes are formulated in subjects from the State List to encourage States to prioritise in areas that require more attention. Q20. Consider the following statements related to UMANG: 1. It is an initiative under Digital India Programme. 2. It is a single point of access to all government services. Q21. Consider the following statements regarding Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana 1. It is to promote organic farming. 2. It will be implemented in a cluster based approach and farmers will be funded to meet the expenditure from farm to market. Q22. Which of the following statements is incorrect about SAUBHAGYA Scheme? (a) It aims to provide electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households mainly in rural areas (b) This scheme is for all the villages and towns in all the states/uts. (c) There is no upfront fee for obtaining electricity connection under Saubhagya. (d) All the three statements are incorrect. Q23. Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) 1. It incentives states to enhance investments in Agriculture and Allied sectors to achieve 4% growth rate. 2. Various Sub-schemes include Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI), Bee Keeping etc. Q24. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana 1. Its objective is to make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all, especially the poor, throughout the country, through outlets known as Jan Aushadhi Stores (JASs). 2. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementing agency which will provide one-time assistance in furnishing and establishment costs of the outlet. 3

4 Q25. Consider the following statements regarding National Food Security Act, It aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India s population i.e 75% in rural areas and 50% in urban areas under rights based approach. 2. It is under Ministry of Agriculture. Q26. Consider the following statements regarding Antyodaya Anna Yojana 1. The scheme aims to make Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) more focused and targeted towards the poorest section of the society. 2. The beneficiaries under Antyodaya Anna Yojana will stop receiving the 35 Kg per household per month at same rates, once covered in National Food Security Act. Q27. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana 1. It will provide loans from public sector, regional, rural, State and urban cooperative banks to farm as well as non-farm income generating enterprises. 2. PMMY can be availed under three categories Shishu, which will cover loans up to Rs. 50,000; Kishor for loans above Rs. 50,000 and up to Rs.5 lakh; Tarun for loans above Rs.5 lakh and up to Rs.10 lakh. Q28. Consider the following statements regarding Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) 1. It is a levy/tax imposed by the Union Government on all services, which are liable to service tax, at the rate of 0.5% for financing improvement of agriculture and welfare of farmers. 2. The proceeds will be kept out of the Consolidated Fund of India and the Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament, utilize the money for such specified purposes as it may consider necessary. Q29. Consider the following statements regarding Aam Admi Bima Yojana (AABY) 1. AABY is a Government of India Social Security Scheme administered through Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). 2. It provides Death and Disability cover to persons between the age group of 18 yrs to 59 yrs. Q30. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) 1. It is aimed at providing accidental insurance cover at an highly affordable premium of Rs.12 per year The Scheme will be available to people in the age group 18 to 70 years with a savings bank account. Q31. With reference to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, consider the following statements. 1. It provides for the constitution of Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committees. 2. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is given the status of a statutory body. Select the correct answer using the codes given. Q32. Recently a committee headed by T.S.R. Subramanian submitted its report, which is related to (a) Education (b) Pulse production (c) GST (d) Demonetization Q33. RTE Section 12(1)(c) mandates 25 percent of the seats (at entry level) reserved for children belonging to economically weaker sections. Which of the following type(s) of school is/are included in it? 1. Private unaided schools 2. Minority schools 3. Residential schools Select the correct answer using the codes given. (a) Only 1 (b) Only 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) All of the above Q34. Consider the following statements regarding Janani Suraksha Yojana 1. The objective of the JSY is to reduce maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery among pregnant women by providing conditional cash assistance. 2. There is no bar on age of mother, number of children or type of institution i.e a government or accredited private health facility. Q35. Consider the following statements regarding Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) 1. The scheme entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to an absolutely free and no expense delivery except C- section. 2. Entitlements include free drugs and consumables etc for mother as well as sick new born till 30 days after birth. Q36. Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) 1. It aims to provide financial assistance to BPL patients, who are suffering from major life threatening diseases, to receive medical treatment at any of the 13 listed super specialty institutes or government hospitals. 2. The financial assistance to such patients is provided in the form of one-time grant,

5 Q37. Consider the following statements regarding Mission Indradhanush 1. The campaign is part of the Universal Immunization Programme by 2020 and aims to cover all those children by 2020 that are either unvaccinated, or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases. 2. It includes diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B. Q38. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan: 1. Under the scheme, the pregnant ladies who are in 2nd/3rd trimesters will be given free health checkup and required treatment for free every month. 2. The health check-up includes a minimum package of prenatal care/antenatal care services i.e. care given during pregnancy and medicines such as IFA supplements, calcium supplements etc. would be provided to all pregnant women. Q39. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Housing for All (URBAN): 1. It envisions Housing for All by 2019 and it subsumed Rajiv Awas Yojana and Rajiv Rinn Yojana. 2. It covers all 4041 statutory towns as per Census 2011 Q40. Consider the following statements regarding Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY): 1. It replaces the existing Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY) and also subsumes NRLM & NULM 2. It focuses on organizing urban poor in their strong grassroots level institutions, creating opportunities for skill development and helping them to set up self-employment venture by ensuring easy access to credit. Q42. Consider the following statements regarding Global Initiative Of Academic Networks (GIAN) 1. It is an initiative aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientist and entrepreneurs internationally by collaborating Indian institutes of Higher Education in India with Foreign academics. 2. It is to augment the country s existing academic resources, accelerate the pace of quality reform and elevate the scientific and technological capacity to global excellence. Q43. Which of the following is an indigenous IT platform for hosting the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)? (a) IMPRINT (b) SWAYAM (c) SFURTI (d) ASPIRE Q44. Consider the following statements regarding Unnat Bharat Abhiyan: 1. It is aimed at providing rural India with professional resource support from institutes of higher education 2. Connecting institutions of higher education, including IITs, NITs and Indian Institutes of Science Education & Research (IISERs) etc. with local communities will address the development challenges through appropriate technologies. Q45. Consider the following statements regarding Universal Account Number (UAN) for Employee Provident Fund (EPF): 1. An UAN is allotted to EPF subscribers to make Provident Fund account more portable and universally accessible by centrally compiling & digitizing their information. 2. The portability of the Social Security Benefits to the labour of organized sector across the jobs and geographic areas will be ensured. Q46. Consider the following statements 1. Swavalamban is a campaign which aims to bring banking services to large rural areas. 2. Swabhiman is a contributory pension scheme under NPS regulated by PFRDA. Q41. Consider the following statements regarding Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) 1. It is aimed at the universalization of elementary education as mandated by the 89th Amendment to the Constitution of India which made free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 to 14 as a fundamental right. 2. Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat is one of initiative under SSA. 5 Q47. Which of the following is launched with an objective to set up a network of technology centers, incubation centers to accelerate entrepreneurship and also to promote start-ups for innovation and entrepreneurship in rural and agriculture based industry. (a) IMPRINT (b) SWAYAM (c) SFURTI (d) ASPIRE

6 Q48. Which of the following is to organize the traditional industries and artisans into clusters to make them competitive and provide support for their long term sustainability by way of enhancing the marketability of products, improving the skills of artisans, making provision for common facilities and strengthening the cluster governance systems? (a) IMPRINT (b) SWAYAM (c) SFURTI (d) ASPIRE Q49. With respect to the Maternity Benefit Act 2017, which one of the following statements is incorrect? (a) A woman with two children will be entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. (b) The bill requires every establishment to provide creche facilities. (c) The Act provides the provision for work from home with mutual agreement between the employer and the women. (d) The benefits available under the act must be given in writing and electronically to the woman. Q50. SANKALP and STRIVE schemes are related to: (a) Food processing industry (b) Skill development (c) Boosting agricultural productivity (d) Enhancing production of electronic goods Q51. With respect to the Protection of women from domestic violence act 2005, consider the following statements. 1. It is a civil law. 2. The law covers live-in-partners in its definition of domestic relationship. Q52. With reference to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016, consider the following statements. 1. The Bill defines a transgender person. 2. The Bill seeks to provide a certificate of identity for a transgender person, to be issued by National Council for Transgender Person (NCT) Q53. Swachh Swasth Sarvatra, an initiative of the government is under the ministry of (a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (b) Ministry of Drinking Water & Samitation (c) Ministry of Rural Development (d) Both (a) and (b) Q54. In February 2018, the National Productivity Council is celebrating productivity day and the productivity week. With reference to the NPC, consider the following statements. 1. It is a constituent of the Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organisation. 2. The Union Minister of Industry is the Chairman of the Council. 6 Q55. Recently PM gave the call for building a New India by 2022, which aims to quit evils like corruption. What can be the possible measures for reducing corruption in the country. 1. BHIM app 2. Direct Benefit Transfer 3. Demonetisation 4. Aadhar Act Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only 1 and 3 (b) Only 2 and 4 (c) Only 1 and 2 (d) All of the above Q56. Recently the phrase Champions of Change was seen in news. It is related to - (a) Afforestation (b) Promoting Innovation (c) Solar Mission (d) Wind Energy Q57. Under Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 (SECC-2011), the caste census was under the administrative control of - (a) Ministry of Rural Development (b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (c) Ministry of Home Affairs (d) Ministry of Tribal Affairs Q58. The Union Budget has proposed for the expansion of Eklavya Schools. Consider the following statements with reference to the Eklavya Schools. 1. It is to provide quality education to the students of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 2. Such schools will have special facilities for preserving the local art and culture Q59. With respect to RISE scheme, consider the following statements. 1. It is related to improving the infrastructure of higher educational institutions. 2. The scheme will be financed via Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA), an NBFC. Q60. With reference to Mental Healthcare Act 2017, consider the following statements. 1. The Act makes provision for advance directive, which people can make when they are well. 2. It decriminalises the suicide attempt and abatement for the suicide. Q61. Which of the following convention(s) of UN has/have been ratified by India? 1. UN Conventions on Persons with Disability 2. UN Conventions on the Rights of the Children 3. UN High Commissioner for Refugees - UNHCR Select the correct answer using the codes given. (a) Only 1 (b) Only 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) All of the above

7 Q62. Consider the following statements regarding Nai Manzil: 1. It aims to engage constructively with Poor Minority youth and help them obtain sustainable and gainful employment opportunities. 2. Integrated Skill Training is being provided to the youth in market driven skills. (a) Only 1 (b) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 (d) None of the above Q63. Consider the following statements regarding Nai Roshni: 1. It is a scheme for leadership development among Minority Women. 2. The objective is to empower and instill confidence among minority women by providing knowledge, tools and techniques for interacting with Government systems, banks and other institutions at all levels. Q64. Consider the following statements regarding Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills (MANAS): 1. MANAS are skill development architecture for imparting training to the minority population, for skills that are currently in demand. 2. It will also provide concessional credit for minority community after meeting their Skilling Needs for expanding their existing businesses and setting up new businesses. (c) None of the above (d) Both 1 and 2 Q65. Consider the following statements regarding Hunar Haat: 1. Hunar Haat (Skill Haat) is an exhibition of handicrafts, embroidery etc made by the artisans from the Minority Communities organized by the Ministry of Culture. 2. They will be provided free of cost stall, the arrangements for their transport and their daily expenses. Q66. Consider the following statements regarding USTAAD: 1. Upgrading the Skills in Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTAAD) is a 100% central sector scheme. 2. Under the Scheme, skill development programme will be provided for all important traditional arts/crafts being practised by minority communities, for their development and market linkages. Q67. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana 1. This Scheme aims to provide free LPG connections to Women from BPL Households by providing financial support. 2. The identification of eligible BPL families will be made in consultation with the State Governments and the Union Territories based on the socioeconomic and caste census data. (a) Both 1 and 2 (b) Only 1 (c) Only 2 (d) None of the above Q68. Consider the following statements regarding Deendayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) 1. It is the flagship programme of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy to provide 24X7 power supply to rural areas. 2. It focuses on feeder separation (rural households & agricultural) and strengthening of subtransmission & distribution infrastructure including metering at all levels in rural areas. Q69. Consider the following statements regarding Remote Village Electrification Programme (RVEP): 1. It is a scheme implemented by Ministry of Power. 2. It aims to provide basic lighting through Renewable Energy Sources in un-electrified villages and hamlets of electrified census villages Q70. Consider the following statements regarding UJALA Scheme 1. UJALA Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All is an energy efficiency scheme to promote efficient lighting. 2. It is implemented by the Electricity Distribution Company and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). Q71. Consider the following statements regarding Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY): 1. It is to provide financial and operational turnaround of power distribution companies and aims at long term affordable and accessible 24 7 power supply to all. 2. Government of India will include the debt taken over by the states in the fiscal deficit of the respective state. Q72. Consider the following statements regarding Bharatmala: 1. It is an umbrella program that will subsume unfinished parts of National Highway Development Program (NHDP). 7

8 2. It also focuses on the new initiatives like development of Border and International connectivity roads, Coastal. 3. It also includes development of Economic corridors and expressways. Q73. Consider the following statements regarding Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM): 1. It aims at creating efficient and effective institutional platforms of the rural poor, enabling them to increase household income through sustainable livelihood enhancements and improved access to financial services. 2. The Scheme is assisted by investment from World Bank. 3. At least one-third beneficiaries shall be women. 4. Social audit has to be done by the gram sabha at least once in every 6 months. (a) Only 1, 2 and 4 (b) Only 1 and 4 (c) Only 1, 2 and 3 (d) All of the above Q78. Consider the following statements regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) 1. SAGY is a village development project under which each Member of Parliament will take the responsibility of developing physical and institutional infrastructure and improve the standard of living in three villages by Lok Sabha MP chooses these villages from the constituency he represents and the Rajya Sabha MP chooses it from the state he represents. 3. MPs cannot pick villages which belong to themselves or their spouses (c) All of the above (d) None of the above Q74. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin 1. It replaces Indira Awas Yojana (IAY). 2. Beneficiaries of the rural houses would be chosen according to data taken from the Socio- Economic Caste Census of It is integrated to the NREGA Q75. Consider the following statements regarding National Rurban Mission (NRuM): 1. NRuM is also called as Shyama Prasad Mukharjee Rurban mission and aimed at strengthening rural areas by provisioning of economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities. 2. The objective is to stimulate local economic development, enhance basic services, and create well planned Rurban clusters i.e Smart Villages. Q76. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): 1. The target year of achieving 100% rural road connectivity under PMGSY is PMGSY is aimed at providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations. 3. In its current phase it includes all kind of habitations irrespective of their population. (c) Only 1 and 3 (d) None of the above Q77. Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): 1. To enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of guaranteed demand based wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. 2. Wages are linked to Consumer Price Index (Industrial Workers) 8 Q79. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Kaushal VikasYojana 1. It is an outcome based skill certification scheme implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). 2. The objective is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. 3. It also prove appropriate certification to the skilled worker Q80. Consider the following statements regarding Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan: 1. It is a nation-wide campaign for achieving universal accessibility for PwDs (Persons with Diabilities). 2. It is in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to which India is not a signatory. Q81. Consider the following statements regarding Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT): 1. This scheme is a new avatar of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). 2. It proposes to increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open and reduce pollution by switching to public transport and constructing facilities. Q82. Consider the following statements regarding Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): 1. SBM is being implemented by the Ministry of Urban Development in Urban areas and by the Ministry of Rural Development in Rural areas only. 2. The Mission will be in force till 2nd October 2019.

9 Q83. Consider the following statements regarding Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) 1. AIBP was launched to give loan assistance to the States to help them complete some of the incomplete major/medium irrigation projects. 2. Later, Central Loan Assistance under AIBP could also be extended to minor surface irrigation projects of special category states. Q84. Consider the following statements regarding Namami Gange Programme: 1. It is an integrated Conservation Mission for Ganga Rejuvenation by consolidating the existing ongoing efforts and planning for a concrete action plan for future. 2. The programme covers 8 states such as Uttarakhand, U.P, Bihar, W.B, Jharkhand, M.P, Haryana and Delhi. Q85. Consider the following statements 1. SAKSHAM is a centrally sponsored scheme to empower adolescent girls. 2. SABLA is a centrally sponsored scheme to empower adolescent boys. Q86. Consider the following statements regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme (BBBPS) 1. The scheme is launched to address the issue of decline in CSR in 100 gender critical districts and to provide convergent efforts to ensure survival, protection and education of the girl child. 2. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is launched as a part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. Q87. Consider the following statements 1. UJJAWALA Scheme It is a woman Empowerment and Livelihoods Programme in the Mid Gangetic Plains 2. Swadhar caters to primary needs of women in difficult circumstances destitute widows, women prisoners released from jail and without family support, women survivors of natural disasters, trafficked women etc. 3. Priyadarshini Scheme Scheme for Prevention of Trafiicking and Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re- Integration of Victims of Trafficking for Commercial Sexual Exploitation 4. Dhanalakshmi Scheme The objective of the scheme is to provide a set of financial incentives for families to encourage them to retain a girl child, educate her and prevent child marriage. (a) Only 1 and 3 (b) Only 2 and 4 (c) All of the above (d) None of the above Q88. Consider the following statements regarding Swachh Swasth Sarvatra 1. It is an inter-ministerial joint initiative between the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to achieve open defecation free India by It leverages achievements of two complementary programmes Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and Kayakalp of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and Ministry of Health and Family & Welfare, respectively. Q89. Which of the following schemes aim at export promotion? 1. Niryat Bandhu Scheme 2. Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) & Service Export from India Scheme (SEIS) 3. Focus Market Scheme & Focus Product Scheme 4. Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (a) Only 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 2 and 4 (c) All of the above (d) None of the above Q90. What is the focus of Jalmani Program: (a) provide value and quality addition to the ongoing Rural Drinking Water Supply (b) Protection of dolphins (c) Sanitation in rural areas (d) Irrigation in rural agro fields Q91. What are the benefits of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme over holding physical Gold? 1. The risks and costs of storage of physical gold are eliminated. 2. Investors are assured of the market value of gold at the time of maturity and periodical interest. Q92. Which authority regulates NPS? (a) PFRDA (b) Deptt of Labour Welfare (c) SEBI (d) RBI Q93. What is Project Shaksham? (a) The project is for creation of a New Indirect Tax Network (System Integration) of the Central Board of Excise and Customs. (b) Creation of taskforce on Rail Safety (c) Project aimed at Port Modernisation (d) Project aimed at IT skilling of different government departments Q94. Which of following is not one of the objective of National Health Mission. (a) Reduce MMR to 1/1000 live births (b) Reduce IMR to 25/1000 live births (c) Reduce TFR to 2.1 (d) All are objectives 9

10 Q95. Consider the following statements regarding Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) 1. It will be an Innovation Promotion Platform involving academics, entrepreneurs, and researchers drawing upon national and international experiences to foster a culture of innovation, R&D in India. 2. The platform will also promote a network of worldclass innovation hubs and grand challenges for India. Q96. Consider the following statement about the National Social Security Fund: 1. It a support fund for workers of unorganized sector 2. Has been established as per provisions of Unorganized Sector Workers Social Security Act, It used to support social security schemes for various segments of unorganized sector Q97. Which of the following was the key challenge identified in 12th five year plan faced by Indian industries? 1. Many segments of the industry, especially MSMEs, have limited information and access to risk capital for sourcing/developing and internalizing new technologies. 2. Absence of national agenda and policy framework to support innovation. 3. The Indian Industry has not given sufficient importance to the documentation of knowledge and creation of IPR. Select the correct code: (c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above Q98. Policy interventions for MSMEs must be tailored to their conditions. Government policies for MSMEs should therefore help them improve their technological capabilities by focusing on which of the following steps. 1. Providing access to risk capital. 2. Improving Industry/research institute/academia interaction, mostly in clusters 3. Stimulating demand/providing scale through similar treatment in government purchases. Select the correct code: Q99. Consider the following Statements regarding Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It aims to reduce maternal mortality among pregnant women by encouraging them to deliver in government health facilities. 2. Under the scheme, non-cash assistance is provided to eligible pregnant women for giving birth in a government health facility. Identify the correct statements: Q100. Consider the following Statements regarding National Health Mission: 1. It has two sub-missions, the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National urban Health Mission (NUHM). 2. NUHM would cover all state capitals, district headquarters and other cities/towns with a population of 100,000 and above. Identify the correct statements: 10