CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 10

Correct Answer: B. Monitoring schemes for tribal welfare and administrative tracking

SIMBA (System for Integrated Management of Beneficiary Actions) is used by the Jharkhand government to monitor welfare scheme delivery and administrative operations. Such e-governance tools help improve transparency and efficiency in service delivery. Digital tools are increasingly important for managing scheme implementation across Jharkhand's vast rural and tribal areas.

Correct Answer: B. 6

Jharkhand has 6 Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) seats. These 6 members represent Jharkhand in the Upper House of India's Parliament. Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha representation reflects its population and political importance.

Correct Answer: C. 14

Jharkhand has 14 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) seats. These include reserved seats for Scheduled Tribes given Jharkhand's significant tribal population. The 14 Lok Sabha members represent Jharkhand in the national parliament.

Correct Answer: B. It protects tribal land rights and prevents alienation of tribal land in Chotanagpur

The CNT Act 1908 is one of the most important laws protecting tribal land rights in the Chotanagpur region of Jharkhand. It prevents the transfer of tribal land to non-tribal persons without government permission. The CNT Act has been a bulwark against land alienation and is fiercely protected by tribal communities.

Correct Answer: B. Transparent government procurement through online tendering

Jharkhand's e-Procurement system provides an online platform for transparent government procurement through electronic tendering. This reduces corruption and ensures better value for government spending. E-governance initiatives in Jharkhand aim to improve transparency and accountability in government operations.

Correct Answer: B. Tribal students to provide quality education

Jharkhand runs Gurukul (Eklavya and other residential schools) to provide quality residential education to tribal students, especially from remote areas. These schools provide free education, boarding, and other facilities. Quality residential education helps bridge the educational gap between tribal and non-tribal students.

Correct Answer: B. Malnutrition among children and pregnant women

Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan (Chief Minister's Nutrition Campaign) addresses malnutrition among children under 5 and pregnant/lactating women in Jharkhand. The state has had concerning malnutrition rates, particularly in tribal areas. The scheme provides nutritional supplements, awareness campaigns, and monitoring of child nutrition indicators.

Correct Answer: B. Hemant Soren

Hemant Soren was the Chief Minister of Jharkhand during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022). His government managed COVID relief including migrant worker crisis, vaccination drives, and healthcare expansion. The pandemic posed severe challenges for Jharkhand's large migrant worker population returning from other states.

Correct Answer: C. Ranchi

Ranchi is the city targeted under the Smart City Mission in Jharkhand. Smart City projects in Ranchi include development of smart roads, digital governance, waste management, and urban infrastructure. As the state capital, Ranchi's development is central to Jharkhand's urban growth strategy.

Correct Answer: B. Pension payment system for soldiers/government employees

SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha) is a pension management portal. Jharkhand also has various pension schemes managed digitally for social welfare beneficiaries. Digital pension management ensures timely and accurate payments to senior citizens, widows, and disabled persons under Jharkhand's social security schemes.