Government Schemes — Set 10
UP GK · सरकारी योजनाएं · Questions 91–100 of 160
The UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) was created for managing which projects?
Correct Answer: B. Expressways and associated industrial areas
UPEIDA (UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority) manages the development of expressways and associated industrial areas in Uttar Pradesh. It oversees projects like Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Gorakhpur Link, and Ganga Expressways. UPEIDA also manages the land acquisition and industrial development along expressway corridors.
The 'CM Dashboard' of UP government is used for monitoring what?
Correct Answer: B. Real-time progress of government schemes
The CM Dashboard provides real-time monitoring of various government schemes, developmental indicators, and departmental performance in UP. It integrates data from all 75 districts and key departments. The dashboard helps in data-driven governance and timely intervention.
Which scheme in UP provides free coaching and guidance for students preparing for IIT-JEE?
Correct Answer: D. Both A and B
Both Super 100 (which selects top 100 meritorious students from government schools for IIT coaching) and Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana provide free JEE preparation to students. Abhyudaya operates at all 18 division headquarters while Super 100 is centralized. Both target economically weaker students.
The Namami Gange project in UP covers which major river?
Correct Answer: B. Ganga
Namami Gange is the integrated mission for Ganga river conservation covering the Ganga and its tributaries. In UP, it covers the 1,140 km stretch of Ganga flowing through 27 districts. Key projects include sewage treatment plants (STPs), ghats renovation, and riverfront development in Varanasi and Prayagraj.
The UP Matsya Sampada Yojana promotes which sector?
Correct Answer: B. Fisheries
UP Matsya Sampada Yojana (aligned with PM Matsya Sampada Yojana) promotes fisheries development in the state. UP is the second-largest producer of inland fish in India. The scheme provides subsidies for pond construction, fish seed production, and cold chain infrastructure.
The 'Jal Shakti' department in UP was created by merging which departments?
Correct Answer: C. All water-related departments
The correct answer is All water-related departments. The Jal Shakti Department was created by merging various water-related departments including Minor Irrigation, Groundwater, and Rural Water Supply for integrated water resource management. This consolidation allows better coordination of water supply, conservation, and distribution schemes. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Under PM-KISAN implementation in UP, how much annual assistance does each eligible farmer receive?
Correct Answer: B. ₹6,000
Under PM-KISAN, each eligible farmer family receives ₹6,000 per year in three installments of ₹2,000 each directly into their bank account. UP has the largest number of PM-KISAN beneficiaries among all states with over 2.5 crore farmer families. The amount is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Which scheme provides free LPG refill to PMUY beneficiaries on certain festivals in UP?
Correct Answer: B. Free LPG on Holi/Diwali/Rakhi scheme
The UP government announced free LPG refills to Ujjwala beneficiaries on three festivals - Holi, Diwali, and Raksha Bandhan. This addresses the issue of beneficiaries not getting refills due to cost. The state bears the cost of these three additional cylinders per year.
The UP government's EV Policy aims to make UP a hub for which industry?
Correct Answer: B. Electric vehicle manufacturing
The UP Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 aims to make UP a major hub for EV manufacturing. It offers 100% road tax exemption, capital subsidy, and interest subsidy for EV manufacturers. The policy targets attracting investment of ₹40,000 crore and creating 10 lakh jobs.
The Mukhyamantri Mahila Samarthya Yojana was launched for empowerment of women in which field?
Correct Answer: C. Home-based and cottage industries
Mukhyamantri Mahila Samarthya Yojana was launched in the 2021-22 budget to support women in home-based, cottage, and small industries. It provides market linkages, technical training, and common facility centers for women entrepreneurs. The scheme has a two-tier committee structure at district and block level.