Women & Child Schemes — Set 4
Government Schemes · महिला और बाल योजनाएं · Questions 31–40 of 160
What is the main purpose of the Nirbhaya Fund scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Safety and dignity of women against violence
The correct answer is Safety and dignity of women against violence. The Nirbhaya Fund was created to support the safety and dignity of women by funding initiatives to prevent violence against women and provide support services. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
In which year was the Nirbhaya Fund established?
Correct Answer: C. 2013
The correct answer is 2013. The Nirbhaya Fund was established in 2013 with a budget allocation of 1000 crore rupees to support comprehensive initiatives against violence towards women. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the Griha Lakshmi scheme focused on?
Correct Answer: B. Financial assistance to homemakers and rural women for livelihood
The correct answer is Financial assistance to homemakers and rural women for livelihood. The Griha Lakshmi scheme (launched in Karnataka and other states) provides financial assistance and livelihood support to rural women and homemakers engaged in agriculture and related activities. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
Which scheme provides vocational training to women from socially and economically disadvantaged communities?
Correct Answer: C. Mahila Kaushal Vikas Yojana
The correct answer is Mahila Kaushal Vikas Yojana. The Mahila Kaushal Vikas Yojana (Women's Skill Development Scheme) provides vocational training and skill development to economically and socially backward women. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the objective of the Pratham Scheme in Kerala for women?
Correct Answer: B. Subsidized loans and grants for women entrepreneurs
The correct answer is Subsidized loans and grants for women entrepreneurs. The Pratham Scheme in Kerala provides loans, grants, and financial support to women entrepreneurs to establish their own businesses and ensure economic independence. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
Under which scheme do women get financial support for opening bank accounts and digital transactions?
Correct Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) aims to provide financial inclusion to all citizens, with a special focus on women, by offering bank accounts and digital financial services. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the Choti Bacchi Bachao Yojana scheme designed for?
Correct Answer: B. Prevention of child marriage and early pregnancy
The correct answer is Prevention of child marriage and early pregnancy. The Choti Bacchi Bachao Yojana aims to prevent child marriage and premature pregnancy among adolescent girls by promoting education and awareness. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
Which scheme provides free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls in schools?
Correct Answer: C. Menstrual Hygiene Scheme
The correct answer is Menstrual Hygiene Scheme. The Menstrual Hygiene Scheme provides free or subsidized sanitary napkins to adolescent girls in schools to promote menstrual hygiene and reduce school absenteeism. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
What is the objective of the National Mission for Empowerment of Women (NMEW)?
Correct Answer: B. Coordinate various women-related schemes and promote women's empowerment
The correct answer is Coordinate various women-related schemes and promote women's empowerment. The NMEW coordinates various government schemes and initiatives aimed at women's empowerment, gender equality, and social transformation across the country. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.
In which year was the National Mission for Empowerment of Women (NMEW) launched?
Correct Answer: B. 2003
The correct answer is 2003. The National Mission for Empowerment of Women (NMEW) was launched in 2003 as a national-level coordinating mechanism for women's empowerment initiatives. This is a frequently asked fact in competitive examinations including RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and MPPSC examinations.