1. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees —
A) 50 days of employment
B) 100 days of employment
C) 150 days of employment
D) 200 days of employment
Answer: B) 100 days of employment
Explanation: Launched in 2005, MGNREGA provides 100 days of wage employment to rural households for unskilled work.
2. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) focuses on —
A) Digital transactions
B) Financial inclusion
C) Housing development
D) Women empowerment
Answer: B) Financial inclusion
Explanation: Launched in 2014, PMJDY ensures access to banking, savings, insurance, and credit facilities for all citizens.
3. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) provides —
A) Subsidy for fertilizers
B) Free LPG connections to poor women
C) Free solar cookers
D) Electric vehicles to rural households
Answer: B) Free LPG connections to poor women
Explanation: Launched in 2016 to provide LPG connections to BPL women to promote clean cooking fuel.
4. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) aims to —
A) Provide houses for all
B) Promote organic farming
C) Build rural toilets
D) Provide school buildings
Answer: A) Provide houses for all
Explanation: PMAY (Urban & Rural) launched in 2015 with the vision of “Housing for All by 2022.”
5. The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched in —
A) 2010
B) 2012
C) 2014
D) 2016
Answer: C) 2014
Explanation: Launched on 2nd October 2014 to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation across India.
6. The Make in India initiative was launched to —
A) Increase exports
B) Encourage manufacturing in India
C) Attract tourists
D) Promote digital literacy
Answer: B) Encourage manufacturing in India
Explanation: Launched in 2014 to boost domestic manufacturing and attract foreign investments.
7. The Digital India Programme aims at —
A) Improving e-Governance
B) Digital empowerment
C) Internet connectivity
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Started in 2015 to transform India into a digitally empowered and knowledge-based society.
8. The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is meant for —
A) Unorganized sector workers
B) Government employees
C) Industrial workers
D) Students
Answer: A) Unorganized sector workers
Explanation: Launched in 2015, APY provides a defined pension after 60 years to workers in the unorganized sector.
9. The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) offers —
A) Life insurance
B) Accident insurance
C) Pension
D) Health insurance
Answer: B) Accident insurance
Explanation: PMSBY provides accident insurance of ₹2 lakh for a premium of ₹12 per year.
10. The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) offers —
A) Health cover
B) Pension
C) Life insurance
D) Disability insurance
Answer: C) Life insurance
Explanation: PMJJBY offers ₹2 lakh life insurance at an annual premium of ₹330 for individuals aged 18–50 years.
11. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) relates to —
A) Crop insurance
B) Livestock insurance
C) Agricultural mechanization
D) Fertilizer subsidy
Answer: A) Crop insurance
Explanation: Launched in 2016 to provide financial support to farmers in case of crop failure.
12. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme was launched to —
A) Improve female literacy
B) Prevent female infanticide and promote education for girls
C) Train women entrepreneurs
D) Reduce maternal mortality
Answer: B) Prevent female infanticide and promote education for girls
Explanation: Launched in 2015 to address declining child sex ratio and empower the girl child.
13. The Skill India Mission was launched to —
A) Promote start-ups
B) Enhance youth employability
C) Provide school education
D) Develop agriculture
Answer: B) Enhance youth employability
Explanation: Launched in 2015 to train over 40 crore youth in various skills by 2022.
14. The Stand-Up India Scheme focuses on —
A) Entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women
B) College students
C) Farmers
D) Engineers
Answer: A) Entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women
Explanation: Started in 2016 to promote entrepreneurship by providing bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore.
15. The Startup India Initiative aims to —
A) Support industrial giants
B) Promote innovation and entrepreneurship
C) Encourage government jobs
D) Build rural houses
Answer: B) Promote innovation and entrepreneurship
Explanation: Launched in 2016 to create a strong startup ecosystem and generate employment.
16. The Ayushman Bharat Yojana provides —
A) Free schooling
B) Health insurance cover
C) Housing subsidy
D) Food security
Answer: B) Health insurance cover
Explanation: Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY provides ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary healthcare.
17. The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) deals with —
A) Urban housing
B) Rural electrification
C) Digital services
D) Rail transport
Answer: B) Rural electrification
Explanation: Launched in 2015 to ensure round-the-clock power supply to rural India.
18. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched to —
A) Improve rural healthcare
B) Provide roads to rural areas
C) Promote irrigation
D) Strengthen rural schools
Answer: B) Provide roads to rural areas
Explanation: Launched in 2000 to connect all eligible unconnected habitations with all-weather roads.
19. The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in —
A) 2000
B) 2002
C) 2005
D) 2008
Answer: C) 2005
Explanation: It aims to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to rural populations.
20. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme aims at —
A) Providing free lunch to school children
B) Free uniforms
C) Free education
D) Free books
Answer: A) Providing free lunch to school children
Explanation: Launched in 1995 to improve nutrition and attendance among school children.
21. The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was implemented in —
A) 2010
B) 2013
C) 2015
D) 2017
Answer: B) 2013
Explanation: NFSA provides subsidized food grains to around two-thirds of India’s population.
22. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme provides —
A) Childcare and nutrition
B) Free education
C) Health insurance
D) Vocational training
Answer: A) Childcare and nutrition
Explanation: Started in 1975, ICDS provides food, health check-ups, and preschool education to children under 6 years.
23. The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) aims to —
A) Empower women SHGs
B) Promote agriculture
C) Develop urban infrastructure
D) Train engineers
Answer: A) Empower women SHGs
Explanation: Launched in 2011 to promote self-employment and strengthen women’s Self-Help Groups.
24. The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) promotes —
A) Female education
B) Institutional deliveries
C) Rural electrification
D) Women entrepreneurship
Answer: B) Institutional deliveries
Explanation: Launched in 2005 under the NRHM to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by encouraging hospital births.
25. The Mission Indradhanush focuses on —
A) Full immunization for children
B) Girl child education
C) Clean air and water
D) Poverty reduction
Answer: A) Full immunization for children
Explanation: Launched in 2014 to ensure full immunization coverage for all children under two years and pregnant women.
26. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) aims to —
A) Promote rural industries
B) Provide skill development training
C) Increase agricultural output
D) Develop smart cities
Answer: B) Provide skill development training
Explanation: Launched in 2015 under the Skill India Mission to train youth in various job-oriented skills.
27. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was established in —
A) 2005
B) 2008
C) 2010
D) 2012
Answer: B) 2008
Explanation: NSDC was set up as a PPP model to promote skill development and vocational training across India.
28. The National Nutrition Mission is also known as —
A) Poshan Abhiyaan
B) Swachhta Abhiyaan
C) Jan Suraksha Yojana
D) Nari Shakti Mission
Answer: A) Poshan Abhiyaan
Explanation: Launched in 2018 to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
29. The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM) aims to —
A) Provide rural housing
B) Promote skill development and SHGs
C) Provide crop insurance
D) Ensure food security
Answer: B) Promote skill development and SHGs
Explanation: It unifies NRLM (rural) and NULM (urban) for livelihood promotion among the poor.
30. The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is meant for —
A) Girl child savings and education
B) Women employment
C) Widow pension
D) Female healthcare
Answer: A) Girl child savings and education
Explanation: Launched in 2015 under “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao,” it encourages savings for a girl child’s education and marriage.
31. The PM-KISAN Scheme provides —
A) Crop subsidies
B) Pension for farmers
C) Direct income support to farmers
D) Free insurance
Answer: C) Direct income support to farmers
Explanation: Launched in 2019, PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in three installments.
32. The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was launched in —
A) 1998
B) 2000
C) 2005
D) 2010
Answer: A) 1998
Explanation: Introduced to provide timely credit to farmers for cultivation and allied activities.
33. The National Solar Mission is a part of —
A) Digital India
B) National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
C) Make in India
D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Answer: B) National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
Explanation: Launched in 2010 to promote solar energy and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
34. The UJALA Scheme aims to promote —
A) LED bulbs for energy efficiency
B) Electric vehicles
C) Rural electrification
D) Solar water pumps
Answer: A) LED bulbs for energy efficiency
Explanation: Launched in 2015 to distribute affordable LED bulbs, reducing electricity bills and emissions.
35. The Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) was launched to —
A) Help power distribution companies
B) Reduce GST burden
C) Improve MSME credit
D) Promote renewable energy
Answer: A) Help power distribution companies
Explanation: UDAY, launched in 2015, aims to improve the financial health of state DISCOMs.
36. The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) focuses on —
A) Smart policing
B) Urban infrastructure and water supply
C) Education
D) Rural electrification
Answer: B) Urban infrastructure and water supply
Explanation: AMRUT was launched in 2015 to provide basic civic amenities like water supply and sewerage in cities.
37. The Smart Cities Mission was launched in —
A) 2012
B) 2014
C) 2015
D) 2016
Answer: C) 2015
Explanation: It aims to develop 100 smart cities with sustainable and citizen-friendly urban infrastructure.
38. The PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was started during —
A) Demonetization
B) COVID-19 pandemic
C) Global recession 2008
D) Swachh Bharat launch
Answer: B) COVID-19 pandemic
Explanation: Launched in 2020 to provide free food grains (5 kg rice/wheat per person) to poor families.
39. The One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme ensures —
A) Common ration access nationwide
B) Free education
C) Direct benefit transfer
D) Cashless healthcare
Answer: A) Common ration access nationwide
Explanation: Launched in 2019 to allow beneficiaries to get food grains from any PDS shop in India.
40. The PM Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) is related to —
A) Direct income support to poor
B) Free LPG connection
C) Job guarantee
D) Food for work
Answer: A) Direct income support to poor
Explanation: Introduced in 2016 and expanded in 2020 to provide economic relief during crises like demonetization and COVID-19.
41. The PM SVANidhi Scheme supports —
A) Street vendors
B) Farmers
C) Industrial workers
D) Students
Answer: A) Street vendors
Explanation: Launched in 2020 to provide collateral-free working capital loans up to ₹50,000 for street vendors.
42. The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) provides —
A) Housing subsidy
B) Loans to small entrepreneurs
C) Pension
D) Scholarships
Answer: B) Loans to small entrepreneurs
Explanation: Started in 2015 to offer loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.
43. The three categories under MUDRA loans are —
A) Seed, Grow, Bloom
B) Shishu, Kishor, Tarun
C) Micro, Small, Medium
D) Bronze, Silver, Gold
Answer: B) Shishu, Kishor, Tarun
Explanation: These represent progressive stages of business growth with loan limits of ₹50,000, ₹5 lakh, and ₹10 lakh respectively.
44. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 replaced the earlier policy of —
A) 1968
B) 1986
C) 1992
D) 2002
Answer: B) 1986
Explanation: NEP 2020 revamped the education system with focus on flexibility, vocational skills, and 5+3+3+4 structure.
45. The PM Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana provides —
A) Pension for small farmers
B) Free seeds
C) Interest-free loans
D) Insurance cover
Answer: A) Pension for small farmers
Explanation: Launched in 2019, it offers ₹3,000 monthly pension after 60 years for small and marginal farmers.
46. The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) aims to —
A) Digitize health records
B) Promote yoga
C) Build hospitals
D) Provide free surgeries
Answer: A) Digitize health records
Explanation: Launched in 2020 to create a digital health ID for every Indian citizen.
47. The PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) aims at —
A) Irrigation and water efficiency
B) Crop diversification
C) Subsidies for fertilizers
D) Crop insurance
Answer: A) Irrigation and water efficiency
Explanation: Launched in 2015 to improve water-use efficiency through “Per Drop More Crop.”
48. The Van Dhan Yojana is related to —
A) Tribal entrepreneurship
B) Forest protection
C) Reforestation
D) Wildlife conservation
Answer: A) Tribal entrepreneurship
Explanation: Started in 2018 under TRIFED to promote value addition and marketing of minor forest products by tribal groups.
49. The Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) provides —
A) Pension to senior citizens
B) Free medical insurance
C) Home loans
D) Scholarships
Answer: A) Pension to senior citizens
Explanation: Launched in 2017, this LIC-managed scheme offers assured pension returns for citizens aged 60+.
50. The PM e-Vidya Programme is related to —
A) Online education
B) Women empowerment
C) e-Governance
D) Entrepreneurship
Answer: A) Online education
Explanation: Launched in 2020 under Atmanirbhar Bharat to promote digital learning through online platforms like DIKSHA and SWAYAM.
51. The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) provides —
A) Pension to farmers
B) Early-stage funding support for startups
C) Training for entrepreneurs
D) Tax exemptions for corporates
Answer: B) Early-stage funding support for startups
Explanation: Launched in 2021, SISFS provides financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, and market entry.
52. The Stand-Up India Scheme provides loans for —
A) SC/ST and women entrepreneurs
B) Farmers
C) MSMEs only
D) Students
Answer: A) SC/ST and women entrepreneurs
Explanation: Launched in 2016, it provides bank loans from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore to promote entrepreneurship among marginalized groups.
53. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was launched in response to —
A) The demonetization
B) The COVID-19 pandemic
C) The global financial crisis
D) The GST implementation
Answer: B) The COVID-19 pandemic
Explanation: Introduced in 2020 to make India self-reliant across sectors through reforms and financial packages.
54. The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) aims to —
A) Train tribal artisans
B) Promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities
C) Offer scholarships to SC/ST students
D) Provide free health services
Answer: B) Promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities
Explanation: Set up under the MSME Ministry to help SC/ST entrepreneurs integrate with public procurement.
55. The PM Gati Shakti Yojana is associated with —
A) Transport infrastructure
B) Education
C) Healthcare
D) Renewable energy
Answer: A) Transport infrastructure
Explanation: Launched in 2021 as a National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity integrating roads, ports, railways, and airports.
56. The PM-DAKSH Yojana stands for —
A) Digital Access to Knowledge Sharing
B) Dignity and Skill for Handicapped and SCs
C) DAKSH: Dignity, Apprenticeship, Skill, and Help
D) Development and Skill Training for Marginalized Groups
Answer: D) Development and Skill Training for Marginalized Groups
Explanation: PM-DAKSH (2021) provides skill development training to SCs, OBCs, and economically weaker sections.
57. The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) provides —
A) Free fertilizers
B) Direct income support of ₹6,000 annually
C) Crop insurance
D) Free seeds
Answer: B) Direct income support of ₹6,000 annually
Explanation: Implemented in 2019, this scheme benefits small and marginal farmers with three equal installments per year.
58. The PM Gati Shakti Mission complements which initiative?
A) Smart Cities Mission
B) Make in India
C) Digital India
D) Swachh Bharat Mission
Answer: B) Make in India
Explanation: The Gati Shakti plan supports industrial and manufacturing growth by improving logistics and infrastructure.
59. The PM AtmaNirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY) focuses on —
A) Health infrastructure strengthening
B) Agricultural growth
C) Urban planning
D) Skill training
Answer: A) Health infrastructure strengthening
Explanation: Announced in 2021, PMASBY aims to develop healthcare systems and disease surveillance at district and national levels.
60. The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide —
A) Drinking water tap connections to all rural households
B) Free electricity connections
C) Sanitation facilities
D) Agricultural irrigation
Answer: A) Drinking water tap connections to all rural households
Explanation: Launched in 2019 under the Jal Shakti Ministry, targeting “Har Ghar Jal” by 2024.
61. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is also known as —
A) Namami Gange
B) Jal Jeevan Mission
C) Jal Shakti Abhiyan
D) Ganga Samvardhan
Answer: A) Namami Gange
Explanation: Launched in 2014 for pollution abatement, conservation, and rejuvenation of River Ganga.
62. The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) aims to —
A) Promote climate-resilient farming
B) Encourage large-scale irrigation
C) Replace fertilizers
D) Subsidize pesticides
Answer: A) Promote climate-resilient farming
Explanation: Launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) to enhance agricultural productivity sustainably.
63. The Green India Mission (GIM) seeks to —
A) Increase forest cover
B) Reduce water pollution
C) Promote eco-tourism
D) Ban plastics
Answer: A) Increase forest cover
Explanation: Aimed to increase India’s forest and tree cover by 5 million hectares by 2030.
64. The National Bamboo Mission promotes —
A) Bamboo-based industries and livelihood
B) Timber exports
C) Paddy cultivation
D) Tribal healthcare
Answer: A) Bamboo-based industries and livelihood
Explanation: Launched in 2006 (revamped in 2018) to develop the bamboo sector as a green industry.
65. The Blue Revolution relates to —
A) Fisheries development
B) Water conservation
C) Irrigation infrastructure
D) Ocean shipping
Answer: A) Fisheries development
Explanation: Focused on increasing fish production and aquaculture through the Integrated Fisheries Development Program.
66. The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched to —
A) Increase oil palm cultivation
B) Promote mustard farming
C) Reduce cooking oil prices
D) Export palm oil
Answer: A) Increase oil palm cultivation
Explanation: Launched in 2021 to boost domestic production of edible oils and reduce import dependency.
67. The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) aims to —
A) Create a digital database of land records
B) Promote crop diversification
C) Train survey officers
D) Implement GST
Answer: A) Create a digital database of land records
Explanation: It aims to digitize land ownership details and integrate property registration and mutation systems.
68. The PM Gatishakti Digital Portal helps —
A) Businesses get faster environmental clearances
B) Ministries coordinate infrastructure projects
C) Farmers sell crops
D) Banks manage digital loans
Answer: B) Ministries coordinate infrastructure projects
Explanation: It ensures real-time coordination among 16 ministries for planning and executing infrastructure projects.
69. The National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) targets —
A) Foot and Mouth Disease & Brucellosis
B) Bird flu
C) Swine flu
D) Rabies
Answer: A) Foot and Mouth Disease & Brucellosis
Explanation: Launched in 2019 with 100% central funding to control and eradicate these animal diseases.
70. The Mission Shakti aims at —
A) Women safety, empowerment, and awareness
B) Cybersecurity
C) Defence manufacturing
D) Education
Answer: A) Women safety, empowerment, and awareness
Explanation: Launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, merging BBBP, One Stop Centres, and other women’s schemes.
71. The PM Matsya Sampada Yojana relates to —
A) Fisheries and aquaculture development
B) River cleaning
C) Irrigation canals
D) Sea transport
Answer: A) Fisheries and aquaculture development
Explanation: Introduced in 2020 under the Blue Revolution to enhance fish production and export.
72. The Atal Bhujal Yojana addresses —
A) Groundwater management
B) Soil fertility
C) Flood control
D) Crop insurance
Answer: A) Groundwater management
Explanation: A World Bank–aided scheme launched in 2019 to improve groundwater levels and sustainability.
73. The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to —
A) Boost agricultural production
B) Promote exports
C) Support industrialization
D) Develop urban areas
Answer: A) Boost agricultural production
Explanation: Launched in 2007 to ensure holistic agricultural growth through state-level initiatives.
74. The National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) was launched to —
A) Deliver government services electronically
B) Create digital startups
C) Connect banks
D) Train IT professionals
Answer: A) Deliver government services electronically
Explanation: Launched in 2006 to make all government services accessible through online platforms.
75. The MyGov Portal was launched to —
A) Encourage citizen participation in governance
B) Provide e-books
C) Promote RTI
D) File tax returns online
Answer: A) Encourage citizen participation in governance
Explanation: Launched in 2014, MyGov is an interactive platform for citizens to contribute ideas and feedback to government policies.
76. The PM Vishwakarma Yojana launched in 2023 is aimed at —
A) Providing pensions to artisans
B) Supporting traditional artisans and craftsmen
C) Digital training for rural youth
D) Export promotion of handicrafts
Answer: B) Supporting traditional artisans and craftsmen
Explanation: Announced in 2023, this scheme provides financial, technical, and market assistance to artisans engaged in 18 traditional trades.
77. The PM Suryoday Yojana (2024) focuses on —
A) Rooftop solar power for homes
B) Street lighting
C) Electric vehicles
D) Energy audits
Answer: A) Rooftop solar power for homes
Explanation: Launched to install rooftop solar panels in 1 crore households to reduce electricity bills and promote clean energy.
78. The PM Gatishakti Master Plan aims to integrate —
A) Transport and infrastructure projects
B) Banking and finance networks
C) Agricultural markets
D) Education and skill systems
Answer: A) Transport and infrastructure projects
Explanation: It creates a unified digital platform connecting 16 ministries for faster coordination in infrastructure development.
79. The PM Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) provides —
A) Free antenatal checkups to pregnant women
B) Free deliveries
C) Infant nutrition
D) Immunization support
Answer: A) Free antenatal checkups to pregnant women
Explanation: Launched in 2016 to provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care on the 9th of every month.
80. The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan merges —
A) SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education
B) MGNREGA, PMGSY, and PMAY
C) ICDS, NRLM, and NSAP
D) Digital India and PMKVY
Answer: A) SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education
Explanation: Launched in 2018 to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to class 12.
81. The PM-PRANAM Scheme encourages —
A) Reduction of chemical fertilizer use
B) Distribution of free LPG
C) Organic farming certification
D) Crop insurance expansion
Answer: A) Reduction of chemical fertilizer use
Explanation: Launched in 2023 to promote alternative and balanced fertilizer use, ensuring soil health and sustainability.
82. The Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II targets —
A) 40 GW solar capacity
B) 10 GW solar capacity
C) 100 GW solar capacity
D) 20 GW solar capacity
Answer: A) 40 GW solar capacity
Explanation: It aims to achieve 40 GW rooftop solar installations by 2026, contributing to India’s renewable goals.
83. The PM eVIDYA initiative ensures —
A) Digital learning for students
B) E-Governance
C) Startup training
D) Online banking
Answer: A) Digital learning for students
Explanation: Launched in 2020 under “One Nation, One Digital Platform” to promote online education using DIKSHA and Swayam Prabha TV.
84. The PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs) are —
A) Agri-input and advisory centers
B) New banks for farmers
C) Farmer training schools
D) Soil testing centers only
Answer: A) Agri-input and advisory centers
Explanation: Launched in 2023 to provide all agricultural services—seeds, fertilizers, and guidance—under one roof.
85. The PM SHRI Schools scheme aims to —
A) Modernize and upgrade schools across India
B) Promote private schools
C) Replace Kendriya Vidyalayas
D) Train teachers abroad
Answer: A) Modernize and upgrade schools across India
Explanation: Announced in 2022 to develop over 14,500 schools as model centers of quality education under NEP 2020.
86. The Digital Health Mission (ABDM) was launched to —
A) Create a digital health ID for citizens
B) Build hospitals
C) Provide free insurance
D) Promote ayurvedic research
Answer: A) Create a digital health ID for citizens
Explanation: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (2021) integrates all healthcare data into a single digital ecosystem.
87. The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (2023) aims to —
A) Reach government schemes to remote citizens
B) Collect census data
C) Recruit government employees
D) Promote sports and culture
Answer: A) Reach government schemes to remote citizens
Explanation: This outreach program ensures last-mile delivery of government welfare schemes under the theme “Viksit Bharat @2047.”
88. The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan primarily benefits —
A) Infrastructure and logistics sector
B) Educational institutions
C) Startups
D) Defense manufacturing
Answer: A) Infrastructure and logistics sector
Explanation: Integrates 16 ministries for unified infrastructure planning and execution to enhance logistics efficiency.
89. The PM Kisan Credit Card (KCC) campaign is implemented jointly by —
A) Ministry of Agriculture and NABARD
B) Ministry of Finance and RBI
C) Ministry of Rural Development and NITI Aayog
D) Ministry of Commerce and SIDBI
Answer: A) Ministry of Agriculture and NABARD
Explanation: KCC expansion campaign provides working capital and credit facilities to farmers under the PM-KISAN framework.
90. The One Nation, One Fertilizer Scheme was launched under the brand —
A) Bharat
B) Kisan
C) Krishi
D) Annadata
Answer: A) Bharat
Explanation: Introduced in 2022, it standardizes fertilizer brands under the name “Bharat” to ensure uniform quality and pricing nationwide.
91. The PM MITRA Parks Scheme is related to —
A) Textile sector development
B) Tourism
C) Railways
D) Renewable energy
Answer: A) Textile sector development
Explanation: Announced in 2021 to establish seven integrated mega textile parks under the “5F” formula: Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.
92. The Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) aims at —
A) Water conservation and rainwater harvesting
B) Industrial water reuse
C) Urban wastewater treatment
D) Hydroelectricity
Answer: A) Water conservation and rainwater harvesting
Explanation: Launched in 2019 to make water conservation a mass movement through community participation.
93. The PM Karam Yogi Maandhan Yojana provides —
A) Pension to small traders and shopkeepers
B) Insurance for entrepreneurs
C) Loans for artisans
D) Scholarships for workers’ children
Answer: A) Pension to small traders and shopkeepers
Explanation: Introduced in 2019, it offers ₹3,000 monthly pension after 60 years to small retail traders and self-employed persons.
94. The National Livelihood Mission (NULM) is focused on —
A) Urban poor skill development and self-employment
B) Rural housing
C) Farmer subsidies
D) Forest protection
Answer: A) Urban poor skill development and self-employment
Explanation: Launched in 2013 to reduce urban poverty through self-employment and skill training opportunities.
95. The Rashtriya Gokul Mission is meant for —
A) Indigenous cattle breed improvement
B) Poultry farming
C) Sheep breeding
D) Fisheries
Answer: A) Indigenous cattle breed improvement
Explanation: Started in 2014 to conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds for higher productivity.
96. The BharatNet Project aims to —
A) Connect all villages with high-speed internet
B) Provide e-Governance only
C) Build mobile towers
D) Train IT professionals
Answer: A) Connect all villages with high-speed internet
Explanation: Implemented by BBNL to provide optical fiber broadband connectivity to all 2.5 lakh gram panchayats.
97. The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) deals with —
A) Monetizing public infrastructure assets
B) Privatizing government schools
C) Selling PSU shares
D) Creating new infrastructure
Answer: A) Monetizing public infrastructure assets
Explanation: Launched in 2021 to unlock value from brownfield public assets and fund new infrastructure.
98. The PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) was launched by —
A) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
B) Ministry of Rural Development
C) Ministry of MSME
D) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: A) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation: Provides micro-loans up to ₹50,000 to urban street vendors for business recovery post-pandemic.
99. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme is implemented by which ministry?
A) Ministry of MSME
B) Ministry of Labour
C) Ministry of Skill Development
D) Ministry of Social Justice
Answer: A) Ministry of MSME
Explanation: Managed by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises to empower traditional craftsmen with financial and skill support.
100. The “Viksit Bharat @2047” initiative envisions —
A) Making India a developed nation by 2047
B) Universal literacy
C) 100% renewable energy
D) Eradicating poverty by 2030
Answer: A) Making India a developed nation by 2047
Explanation: Launched as a long-term vision to transform India into a developed economy by the 100th year of independence.