Government Schemes — Set 14
UP GK · सरकारी योजनाएं · Questions 131–140 of 160
The UP Startup Policy provides seed funding of up to how much for eligible startups?
Correct Answer: C. ₹20 lakh
The UP Startup Policy provides seed funding of up to ₹20 lakh to eligible startups registered in the state. Additionally, it offers incubation support, mentoring, and market access. Startups also get 100% stamp duty exemption and patent cost reimbursement.
Which UP scheme provides financial assistance of ₹20,000 for funeral expenses of BPL families?
Correct Answer: A. Rashtriya Parivarik Labh Yojana
The Rashtriya Parivarik Labh Yojana (National Family Benefit Scheme) provides ₹30,000 as one-time assistance to BPL families on the death of the primary breadwinner. The Antim Sanskar (funeral) assistance is a separate provision under various welfare boards. The amount under RPFBY was revised upward from ₹20,000 to ₹30,000.
The UP government's 'Team-11' initiative relates to:
Correct Answer: B. Administrative monitoring teams at district level
Team-11 consists of 11 key officers in each district led by the DM and including SP, CDO, CMO, and other heads of departments. This team monitors all government schemes, law and order, and development targets. Regular review meetings are held to ensure coordinated district administration.
Under the UP Handicraft Promotion scheme, which organization provides support to artisans?
Correct Answer: B. UP Handicraft Development and Marketing Corporation
The UP Handicraft Development and Marketing Corporation (UPHDMC) provides design development, raw material supply, and marketing support to handicraft artisans. It organizes exhibitions and buyer-seller meets. UPHDMC works alongside ODOP scheme to promote district-specific handicrafts.
The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2025 is which edition of Maha Kumbh?
Correct Answer: B. Second
The correct answer is 'Second'. The 2025 Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is considered a significant edition held after 12 years. The UP government invested thousands of crores in infrastructure development for the mega event. Key developments include Tent City, improved ghats, new roads, and digital security systems.
The UP Micro Irrigation Scheme provides subsidy for which type of irrigation?
Correct Answer: C. Drip and sprinkler irrigation
The UP Micro Irrigation Scheme provides 80-90% subsidy on drip and sprinkler irrigation systems for small and marginal farmers. It is implemented under the central PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Per Drop More Crop component. The scheme promotes water-use efficiency in agriculture.
The Shaheed Smarak (Martyrs' Memorial) in Lucknow was developed under which initiative?
Correct Answer: B. UP government memorial project
The Shaheed Smarak in Lucknow was developed as a memorial and museum honoring martyrs and freedom fighters of UP. Located at Hussainabad, it features a modern museum with interactive displays. The UP government has developed several memorials to honor historical figures.
Under which scheme does UP provide pre-matric scholarships to OBC students?
Correct Answer: B. Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC students provides financial assistance to students from Classes 1-10 belonging to Other Backward Classes. The scholarship covers admission fee and maintenance allowance. Families with annual income below ₹44,500 are eligible.
The 'Gharauni' project in UP refers to digitization of which records?
Correct Answer: C. Urban property ownership records
The Gharauni project involves digitization of urban property ownership records in Uttar Pradesh. It provides digital property cards (Gharauni Pramaan Patra) to urban property owners. This initiative improves transparency, reduces disputes, and enables easy property verification.
The UP Berojgari Bhatta (Unemployment Allowance) scheme provides monthly allowance of how much to registered unemployed youth?
Correct Answer: C. ₹1,500
The correct answer is ₹1,500. The UP Berojgari Bhatta provides ₹1,500 per month to registered unemployed graduates and ₹1,000 per month to 10th/12th pass unemployed youth through the Sewayojan portal. The allowance is provided for a limited period while the beneficiary is actively seeking employment. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.