Governance › Domestic Bodies/Agencies

2012

How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?
1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country
2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures
3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programs
4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programs

Options

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b)

3 and 4 only

(c)

4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

(B)

Governance › Govt. Programs

2012

If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?
1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste water.
2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.
3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India
4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore wells and for installing motors and pump sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2 only

(c)

3 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

(B)

Governance › SchemeXHealth

2012

The endeavour of Janani Suraksha yojana programme is 1. to promote institutional deliveries 2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery 3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinements Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(A)

Governance › SchemeXHealth

2012

With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA”, trained community health workers?
1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care check-up
2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection pregnancy
3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization
4. Conducting the delivery of baby.

Options

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

(A)

Governance › SchemeXInsurance

2012

Consider the following:
1. Hotels and restaurants
2. Motor transport undertakings
3. Newspaper establishments
4. Private medical institutions
The employees of which of the above can have the ‘Social Security’ coverage under Employees’ State Insurance Scheme?

Options

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b)

4 only

(c)

1, 3 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

(D)

Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri

2012

How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?
1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agri-business centres in rural areas
2. By strengthening ‘Self-Help Groups’ and providing skill development
3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pumpsets, and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)

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Governance › Domestic Bodies/Agencies

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Governance › SchemeXInsurance

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Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri

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