Microtheme: SchemeXVulnerable —
7 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2019] Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:
   1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
   2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
   3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
   4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
   Which of the statements given above are correct?
   • (a) 1, 2 and 3
   • (b) 2, 3 and 4
   • (c) 1, 2 and 4
   • (d) 1, 3 and 4
   Correct Answer: (C) 1, 2 and 4
2. [2016] With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
   1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
   2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
   Select the correct answer using the code given below.
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
3. [2016] Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a national campaign to
   • (a) rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihood
   • (b) release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood
   • (c) eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
   • (d) release the bonded labourers from their bondage and rehabilitate them
   Correct Answer: (C) eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
4. [2010] Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements:
   1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc. whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups.
   2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS. units set up in the states.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
5. [2010] With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements :
   1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.
   2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
6. [2010] An objective of the Nations Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are the those crops?
   • (a) Rice and Wheat only
   • (b) Rice, Wheat and Pulses only
   • (c) Rice, Wheat, Pulses and Oilseeds only
   • (d) Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Oilseeds and Vegetables only
   Correct Answer: (B) Rice, Wheat and Pulses only
7. [2008] What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?
   • (a) Kishori Shakti Yojana
   • (b) Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
   • (c) Swayamsiddha
   • (d) Swawlamban
   Correct Answer: (D) Swawlamban