Women & Child Schemes — Set 1
Government Schemes · महिला और बाल योजनाएं · Questions 1–10 of 160
What is the primary objective of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme launched by the Government of India?
Correct Answer: B. 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. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
In which year was the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme launched by the Government of India?
Correct Answer: B. 2015
The correct answer is 2015. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was launched on January 22, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Panipat, Haryana. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana scheme designed for?
Correct Answer: C. Savings and growth of funds for the girl child
The correct answer is 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. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the minimum age of the girl child to open a Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account?
Correct Answer: B. 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. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
Which government scheme aims to provide financial assistance to mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation?
Correct Answer: B. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana
The correct answer is 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. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) launched?
Correct Answer: B. 2016
The correct answer is 2016. The PMMVY was launched on December 25, 2016, and aims to provide cash assistance to pregnant and lactating women for better nutrition and health. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Provide LPG connections to Below Poverty Line households
The correct answer is Provide LPG connections to Below Poverty Line households. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide free LPG connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, particularly benefiting women by reducing indoor air pollution and health risks. PMUY has distributed over 9 crore LPG connections across India, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and improving health outcomes for rural women.
In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana launched?
Correct Answer: C. 2016
The correct answer is 2016. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched on May 1, 2016, as a flagship scheme to provide free LPG connections to Below Poverty Line households. PMUY has distributed over 9 crore LPG connections across India, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and improving health outcomes for rural women.
What is the STEP Scheme designed to provide to women?
Correct Answer: B. Skill training and employment support for marginalized women
The correct answer is Skill training and employment support for marginalized women. The Support to Training and Employment Programme (STEP) Scheme provides skills training and employment support to marginalized women engaged in unorganized sectors. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
Which ministry oversees the STEP Scheme in India?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
The correct answer is Ministry of Women and Child Development. The Ministry of Women and Child Development oversees the STEP Scheme to provide skill training and employment opportunities to marginalized women. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.