CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 3

Correct Answer: B. A housing scheme to provide houses to the poor

Abua Awas Yojana ('Our Home Scheme') is a housing scheme launched by the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand to provide houses to the poor and homeless, especially tribal families. 'Abua' means 'our' in Mundari and Santali languages. The scheme aims to cover beneficiaries not included under the central PM Awas Yojana.

Correct Answer: A. Government at your doorstep

'Sarkar Aapke Dwar' (Government at Your Doorstep) is a programme where government officials visit villages to deliver government services and resolve grievances directly at the village level. It was launched to bring government services closer to rural and tribal communities. This initiative reduces the need for villagers to travel to district offices for routine government services.

Correct Answer: B. Alert citizens about lightning strikes

DAMINi (Damini) is a mobile app developed to provide real-time alerts about lightning strikes to citizens, particularly farmers and outdoor workers. Jharkhand faces a high incidence of lightning deaths, especially during the monsoon season. The app aims to reduce lightning casualties by providing advance warnings so people can take shelter.

Correct Answer: C. 2003

The Santali language was included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution in 2003 through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment. This gave Santali official recognition as one of India's scheduled languages. The inclusion was a significant cultural achievement for the Santali-speaking community.

Correct Answer: A. Vanebhava (Forest origin)

The state of Jharkhand's official motto reflects its identity as a forested, tribal homeland. Jharkhand means 'forest land' (Jhar = forest/shrubs, Khand = land/region) in the local languages. The state's identity is deeply rooted in its tribal culture and natural forest wealth.

Correct Answer: B. Syed Sibtey Razi

Syed Sibtey Razi served as Governor of Jharkhand from 2009 to 2013. Governors of Jharkhand have included Prabhat Kumar (2000-2002), M.O.H. Farook (2002-2003), Syed Sibtey Razi (2009-2013), Draupadi Murmu (2015-2021), and Ramesh Bais (2022-2023). The Governor list reflects various political appointments over the state's history.

Correct Answer: B. Livestock development for tribal farmers

Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana (CM's Livestock Development Scheme) aims to promote livestock rearing among rural and tribal farmers in Jharkhand. It provides subsidies, training, and support for cattle, goat, and poultry rearing. This scheme helps diversify the income sources of tribal and rural households.

Correct Answer: B. Tree plantation and agro-forestry on tribal land

Birsa Harit Gram Yojana (named after Birsa Munda) promotes tree plantation and agro-forestry on tribal land in Jharkhand. Under this scheme, tribal families plant fruit-bearing trees on their land to improve both ecology and income. The scheme aims to provide sustainable livelihoods while restoring Jharkhand's forest cover.

Correct Answer: B. Promotion of traditional Boro (winter) paddy cultivation

Neel Ambari Boro Dhan refers to the promotion of Boro (winter/spring) paddy cultivation in Jharkhand. This crop season allows farmers to cultivate rice during the dry winter months using irrigation. It helps increase agricultural productivity and income for Jharkhand's farmers beyond the regular kharif season.

Correct Answer: B. Rehabilitating women who sell hadia (rice beer) to provide alternative livelihoods

Phulo-Jhano Ashirwad Yojana is named after the tribal heroines Phulo and Jhano Murmu who participated in the Santhal rebellion. The scheme aims to rehabilitate women engaged in selling hadia (traditional rice beer) by providing them with alternative livelihood options. It helps tribal women transition to more sustainable income sources.