Social Welfare — Set 1
Government Schemes · सामाजिक कल्याण · Questions 1–10 of 100
What does DBT stand for in the context of Indian welfare schemes?
Correct Answer: A. Direct Benefit Transfer
The correct answer is Direct Benefit Transfer. DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) is a flagship scheme that aims to transfer government subsidies and benefits directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries, eliminating intermediaries and reducing corruption. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
In which year was the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme first launched in India?
Correct Answer: B. 2013
The correct answer is 2013. The DBT scheme was first launched on January 1, 2013, as a pilot program in selected districts to streamline the delivery of government benefits and subsidies directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the primary objective of the Public Distribution System (PDS)?
Correct Answer: B. To ensure food security by distributing essential commodities
The correct answer is To ensure food security by distributing essential commodities. The PDS is a government initiative that distributes essential commodities like rice, wheat, sugar, and kerosene through a network of fair price shops to ensure food security and welfare of the population. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What percentage of wheat and rice allocated under PDS is channeled to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries?
Correct Answer: B. 25%
The correct answer is 25%. Under PDS, 25% of wheat and rice allocation is reserved specifically for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries, who are the poorest of the poor households, to ensure they receive adequate food grains. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What does NREGA stand for?
Correct Answer: A. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
The correct answer is National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) is a landmark legislation that guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to rural households, providing livelihood security and strengthening their purchasing power. MGNREGA wages are directly transferred to workers' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring transparency and reducing corruption.
In which year was NREGA enacted in India?
Correct Answer: B. 2005
The correct answer is 2005. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was enacted in 2005 and implemented from February 2, 2006, starting with 200 districts and gradually expanding to cover all districts across India. MGNREGA wages are directly transferred to workers' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring transparency and reducing corruption.
What is the daily wage rate under NREGA in most states of India as per recent guidelines?
Correct Answer: A. Varies as per state guidelines
The correct answer is Varies as per state guidelines. The daily wage rate under NREGA varies from state to state based on regional economic conditions, minimum wage standards, and government guidelines, ensuring fair compensation across different states. MGNREGA wages are directly transferred to workers' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring transparency and reducing corruption.
What is the full form of PMJDY?
Correct Answer: A. Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana
The correct answer is Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana. PMJDY (Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana) is a financial inclusion scheme launched to provide universal access to banking services, ensuring every household has at least one bank account with basic facilities. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
In which year was the Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) launched?
Correct Answer: B. 2014
The correct answer is 2014. PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the objective of financial inclusion and to bring all unbanked households into the banking system. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the key feature of PMJDY accounts that distinguishes them from regular bank accounts?
Correct Answer: A. Zero balance requirement
PMJDY accounts can be opened with zero balance, eliminating the minimum balance requirement, and include free Life Insurance coverage up to Rs. 1 lakh and accident insurance benefits for account holders. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.