Women & Child Schemes — Set 11

Correct Answer: B. Cash assistance of Rs. 5000 for nutrition and health during pregnancy

The PMMVY provides Rs. 5000 in cash assistance to pregnant women to support their nutrition, healthcare, and overall well-being during pregnancy and lactation. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.

Correct Answer: D. 4 crore

The correct answer is 4 crore. More than 4 crore BPL household women have been provided with free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana since its launch in 2016. PMUY has distributed over 9 crore LPG connections across India, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and improving health outcomes for rural women.

Correct Answer: B. 7.6% per annum

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers an attractive interest rate of 7.6% per annum (as of current fiscal year) with tax benefits, making it a beneficial savings scheme for girls. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.

Correct Answer: C. 450

The correct answer is 450. More than 450 One Stop Centres have been established across India to provide comprehensive support to women affected by violence and in need of assistance. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: B. Sex ratio improvement and girls' education in low sex ratio districts

The correct answer is Sex ratio improvement and girls' education in low sex ratio districts. BBBP focuses on low sex ratio districts and blocks in India to improve the sex ratio and promote girls' education through multi-sectoral interventions. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: C. All interested women from the community

The correct answer is All interested women from the community. Mahila Shakti Kendras welcome all interested women from the community regardless of employment status, education level, or economic background to participate in programs. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: C. Both urban and rural areas across India

The correct answer is Both urban and rural areas across India. The ICDS scheme covers both urban and rural areas across India, providing childcare, nutrition, and early education services to support mothers and children. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: B. 50,000

The correct answer is 50,000. More than 50,000 women entrepreneurs and self-help groups have registered on the Mahila E-Haat platform to sell their products directly to consumers. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.

Correct Answer: B. Rs. 50,000

The Mahila Samriddhi Yojana provides loans up to Rs. 50,000 to women entrepreneurs to establish and expand their small businesses without collateral. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.

Correct Answer: D. 20 crore

The correct answer is 20 crore. More than 20 crore women have opened bank accounts and accessed financial services through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana for financial inclusion. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.