CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 9
Jharkhand GK · CM, राज्यपाल और योजनाएं · Questions 81–90 of 120
The Jharkhand government scheme 'Mukhyamantri Ladli Laxmi Yojana' focuses on:
Correct Answer: B. Girl child education and welfare
Various girl child welfare schemes in Jharkhand, including those similar to Ladli Laxmi, focus on improving girl child education, reducing dropout rates, and preventing early marriage. These schemes provide cash transfers or scholarships at different educational stages. Improving girl education indicators is a key priority for Jharkhand's human development.
The 'Jharkhand Forest Development Corporation (JFDC)' is responsible for:
Correct Answer: B. Plantation, forestry development, and non-timber forest produce management
JFDC is responsible for plantation, forestry development, and management of non-timber forest produce (NTFP) in Jharkhand. Forest produce is a critical livelihood source for tribal communities. The corporation manages forest resources sustainably while ensuring tribal communities benefit from their traditional forest rights.
The 'Baba Saheb Ambedkar Awas Yojana' in Jharkhand provides houses to which group?
Correct Answer: B. Scheduled Caste families and extremely poor families
Various housing schemes including those named after Dr. Ambedkar in Jharkhand focus on providing houses to Scheduled Caste families and extremely poor families. Housing is one of the basic development needs in Jharkhand where many rural and tribal families lack permanent housing. These schemes complement the PM Awas Yojana and Abua Awas Yojana.
Which district of Jharkhand has the highest literacy rate?
Correct Answer: B. East Singhbhum (Jamshedpur)
East Singhbhum (Jamshedpur area) has one of the highest literacy rates in Jharkhand due to the presence of Tata industries and associated urban development. Jamshedpur, planned as an industrial city by the Tata Group, has invested heavily in education and social services. Industrial cities generally have higher literacy rates than tribal rural areas.
Which district of Jharkhand has the lowest literacy rate among tribal-dominated districts?
Correct Answer: C. Pakur
Pakur district in the Santhal Parganas division has among the lowest literacy rates in Jharkhand. It is a predominantly Santhal-tribal district with poor infrastructure. The literacy gap between urban industrial districts and remote tribal districts is a key development challenge for Jharkhand.
The 'Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)' in Jharkhand ensures:
Correct Answer: A. Allocation of funds proportionate to tribal population for tribal development
The Tribal Sub-Plan ensures that funds proportionate to the Scheduled Tribe population are allocated for tribal development in Jharkhand. Given that nearly 26% of Jharkhand's population is tribal, this mechanism ensures significant government resources flow to tribal welfare. The TSP covers education, health, livelihood, and other developmental needs of tribal communities.
The Jharkhand Police's anti-Naxal operation unit is known as:
Correct Answer: D. Both B and C
Jharkhand Police uses both the Jharkhand Jaguar (elite police unit) and Special Task Force (STF) for anti-Naxal operations. These units work alongside the CRPF in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas of Jharkhand. Jharkhand is one of the most Naxal-affected states in India, particularly in its western districts.
The 'Van Dhan Vikas Kendra' scheme in Jharkhand is related to:
Correct Answer: B. Value addition of forest produce and tribal livelihood
Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK) scheme, implemented by TRIFED, establishes centers to add value to minor forest produce collected by tribal communities. These centers help tribal forest gatherers get better prices by processing and branding their produce. Jharkhand has numerous VDVKs supporting tribal livelihoods through activities like lac processing, honey, and medicinal plant value addition.
The 'MGNREGA' (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) in Jharkhand provides:
Correct Answer: B. 100 days of guaranteed wage employment per year to rural households
MGNREGA provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment per year to rural households in India, including Jharkhand. It is one of the most important social security programmes for rural tribal communities in Jharkhand. The scheme creates durable community assets while providing employment during lean agricultural seasons.
Which scheme was launched to provide 'One Health Card' to all citizens of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana (MSBY)
Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana (MSBY) was launched to provide health insurance cards to all beneficiary families in Jharkhand for cashless treatment. The scheme was later integrated with Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY to expand coverage. This ensures that poor and tribal families can access healthcare without worrying about treatment costs.