CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 6
Jharkhand GK · CM, राज्यपाल और योजनाएं · Questions 51–60 of 120
The Jharkhand government's 'E-Janshakti Portal' is designed for:
Correct Answer: B. Women's SHG data management and welfare schemes
E-Janshakti Portal is designed to manage data and welfare delivery for women's self-help groups (SHGs) across Jharkhand. It helps track SHG membership, savings, and access to government schemes. The portal improves the efficiency of rural livelihood mission implementation.
Which national highway connects Ranchi to Kolkata, the nearest major metropolitan city?
Correct Answer: B. NH-33
NH-33 (now renumbered as NH-20 in some sections) connects Ranchi to Kolkata through Jamshedpur and other areas. This highway is a major artery for Jharkhand's economy and connectivity. Jamshedpur, a major industrial city, lies on this route.
Under which scheme does Jharkhand provide free electricity connection to BPL households?
Correct Answer: C. Both A and B
Jharkhand has used both Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana and Saubhagya Yojana to electrify rural and BPL households. These central schemes were implemented aggressively in Jharkhand as many tribal and rural areas lacked electricity. The state achieved significant progress in electrification under these schemes.
The 'Mukhyamantri Sukha Rahat Yojana' addresses which problem in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. Drought relief for farmers
Mukhyamantri Sukha Rahat Yojana provides drought relief assistance to farmers in Jharkhand who suffer crop losses due to inadequate rainfall. Jharkhand's rain-fed agriculture makes it vulnerable to drought conditions. The scheme provides cash compensation to affected farmers to help them recover from drought losses.
Which Chief Minister of Jharkhand was associated with the 'Scheduled Tribes Right to Forest Act' implementation?
Correct Answer: C. Hemant Soren
Hemant Soren's government has been associated with more active implementation of the Forest Rights Act 2006 (also known as Scheduled Tribes Right to Forest Act) for tribal communities in Jharkhand. His government has focused on distributing forest rights titles to tribal families. The Forest Rights Act is considered a landmark law for tribal land rights in India.
Jharkhand's 'Hamara Gaon Hamara Vikas' programme is an example of:
Correct Answer: B. Village-level participatory development planning
'Hamara Gaon Hamara Vikas' (Our Village Our Development) is a participatory programme where village communities prepare their own development plans. It empowers gram sabhas to identify and prioritize their development needs. This approach aligns with the PESA Act provisions for tribal self-governance.
The 'Jharkhand Urja Sancharan Nigam Limited (JUSNL)' is responsible for:
Correct Answer: B. Electricity transmission in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Urja Sancharan Nigam Limited (JUSNL) is the state electricity transmission company responsible for transmitting electrical power across Jharkhand's grid. The electricity sector in Jharkhand is organized into generation (JBVNL and JUVNL), transmission (JUSNL), and distribution entities. Strengthening electricity infrastructure is critical for Jharkhand's industrial and residential needs.
Which Jharkhand CM completed a full five-year term from 2014-2019?
Correct Answer: C. Raghubar Das
Raghubar Das (BJP) completed a full five-year term as Chief Minister from December 2014 to December 2019. This was the first time in Jharkhand's history that any government completed a full five-year term. Earlier governments frequently fell due to coalition instability. Raghubar Das was the only non-tribal Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
The 'Jharkhand Integrated Water Management Programme (JIWMP)' is related to:
Correct Answer: B. Watershed development and water conservation in rural areas
JIWMP focuses on watershed development and water conservation in rural Jharkhand to address water scarcity and improve agricultural productivity. The programme includes renovation of ponds, check dams, and groundwater recharge structures. Water management is critical for Jharkhand's largely rain-fed agriculture.
The Jharkhand government scheme 'Mukhyamantri Dal Bhat Yojana' provides:
Correct Answer: B. Subsidized cooked meals to laborers and poor
Mukhyamantri Dal Bhat Yojana provides subsidized cooked meals (dal-rice) to daily wage laborers and poor people at nominal rates through centers across Jharkhand. It was launched to address hunger and food insecurity among the poorest sections. The scheme helps ensure minimum nutrition for those who cannot afford regular meals.