Women & Child Schemes — Set 3
Government Schemes · महिला और बाल योजनाएं · Questions 21–30 of 160
Which state introduced the Ladli Scheme first in India?
Correct Answer: B. Delhi
The correct answer is Delhi. Delhi first introduced the Ladli Scheme in 2008 to provide financial assistance and education benefits to girls born to below-poverty-line families. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the Nari Shakti Puraskar award presented for?
Correct Answer: B. Recognition of women's excellence and contribution to women's empowerment
The correct answer is Recognition of women's excellence and contribution to women's empowerment. The Nari Shakti Puraskar is a prestigious award that recognizes women individuals and organizations for their exceptional contribution to women's empowerment and gender equality. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
Under which scheme does the government provide free health checkups to women through mobile clinics?
Correct Answer: B. Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A)
The correct answer is Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A). The RMNCH+A programme provides comprehensive health services including reproductive health, maternal health, and health checkups to women across the country through various health centers. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the main focus of the Dhanalakshmi Scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Providing financial incentives for girls' education in poor families
The correct answer is Providing financial incentives for girls' education in poor families. The Dhanalakshmi Scheme aims to improve the nutritional status and educational attainment of girl children in Below Poverty Line (BPL) families through financial incentives. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
Which scheme provides legal aid to poor women for pursuing cases in courts?
Correct Answer: B. Mahila Legal Sewa Scheme
The correct answer is Mahila Legal Sewa Scheme. The Mahila Legal Sewa (Women Legal Services) Scheme provides free legal aid and representation to poor and marginalized women in courts and legal matters. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What does the Indira Awaas Yojana scheme aim to provide to women?
Correct Answer: B. Subsidized housing with women's ownership rights
The correct answer is Subsidized housing with women's ownership rights. The Indira Awaas Yojana aims to provide subsidized housing assistance with preference given to women as the primary beneficiary and house owner to ensure property rights. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the Swadhar Greh scheme designed to provide?
Correct Answer: B. Shelter and rehabilitation to women in difficult circumstances
The correct answer is Shelter and rehabilitation to women in difficult circumstances. The Swadhar Greh scheme provides residential shelter and rehabilitation services to women affected by poverty, abandonment, or domestic violence, along with skill development. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
Which scheme aims to promote and support self-help groups led by women for economic empowerment?
Correct Answer: B. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
The correct answer is National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) promotes and supports women-led self-help groups to foster economic empowerment and livelihood improvements in rural areas. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the primary objective of the Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (National Women's Fund)?
Correct Answer: B. Providing loans at concessional rates to poor and marginalized women for income-generating activities
The correct answer is Providing loans at concessional rates to poor and marginalized women for income-generating activities. The Rashtriya Mahila Kosh provides loans at concessional interest rates to poor and marginalized women engaged in the informal sector for self-employment and income generation. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
In which year was the National Women's Fund established in India?
Correct Answer: B. 1993
The correct answer is 1993. The Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (National Women's Fund) was established in 1993 as an autonomous body to provide loans to marginalized women for self-employment. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.