Question 1

What is the primary objective of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme launched by the Government of India?

Accepted Answer

To address the declining sex ratio and promote girl child education and welfare. BBBP is a scheme aimed at improving the sex ratio and promoting education and welfare of the girl child in India. It addresses gender discrimination and provides various support measures.

Question 2

In which year was the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme launched by the Government of India?

Accepted Answer

2015. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was launched on January 22, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Panipat, Haryana.

Question 3

What is the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana scheme designed for?

Accepted Answer

Savings and growth of funds for the girl child. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a savings scheme designed to encourage parents to save for their daughters' future education and marriage expenses with attractive interest rates and tax benefits.

Question 4

What is the minimum age of the girl child to open a Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account?

Accepted Answer

Below 10 years. A Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account can be opened for a girl child below 10 years of age. The account is opened in the name of the girl with parental guidance.

Question 5

Which government scheme aims to provide financial assistance to mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation?

Accepted Answer

Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana. The Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers to improve their nutrition and health.

Women & Child Schemes — Set 1