What is the primary goal of the “Consumer Protection Act” in India?
Subject: Governance
Important aspects of Society
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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
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
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With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA”, trained community health workers
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
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If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country
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:
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How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor
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
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How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India
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
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Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’ has been launched for
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’ has been launched for
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation India(NIF)
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation India(NIF)?
(1) NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government.
(2) NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India’s premier scientific institution in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institution.
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With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements
With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements:
1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
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On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label
On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?
1. Ceiling fans
2. Electric geysers
3. Tubular fluorescent lamps
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