Government Schemes — Set 15
UP GK · सरकारी योजनाएं · Questions 141–150 of 160
Under the Kanya Sumangala Yojana, the first installment of ₹2,000 is given at which stage?
Correct Answer: A. At birth of the girl child
The correct answer is At birth of the girl child. The first installment of ₹2,000 under Kanya Sumangala Yojana is given at the birth of the girl child. The second installment of ₹1,000 is at complete vaccination (1 year), third ₹2,000 at Class 1 admission, fourth ₹2,000 at Class 6, fifth ₹3,000 at Class 9, and sixth ₹5,000 at graduation/diploma enrollment. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The ODOP scheme in UP has been integrated with which central government e-commerce portal for marketing?
Correct Answer: C. Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
ODOP products have been integrated with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for wider market access and government procurement. Additionally, Amazon and Flipkart have also partnered to create dedicated ODOP stores. The GeM integration allows direct procurement by government departments.
What is the maximum number of girls per family who can benefit from the Kanya Sumangala Yojana?
Correct Answer: B. 2
A maximum of 2 girls per family can benefit from the Kanya Sumangala Yojana. However, if a woman has twins in her second delivery and both are girls, all three daughters can benefit. The total family size should not exceed two children (with exception for twins).
The UP Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana provides free coaching at how many divisional headquarters?
Correct Answer: C. 18
The correct answer is 18. Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana operates at all 18 divisional headquarters of UP: Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Ayodhya, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Chitrakoot, Devipatan, Basti, and Aligarh. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Under the UP Defence Industrial Corridor, the Jhansi node specializes in which type of defence production?
Correct Answer: C. Ordnance and ammunition
Jhansi node in the UP Defence Corridor focuses on ordnance and ammunition production leveraging its proximity to the existing ordnance factories. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has also invested in this node. The historical military significance of Jhansi adds to its relevance as a defence production hub.
The Ganga Expressway will have provision for an emergency airstrip for which purpose?
Correct Answer: C. Indian Air Force emergency landing
The Ganga Expressway will include a 3.5 km stretch designed as an emergency landing strip for Indian Air Force fighter aircraft. This dual-use design follows the model of Agra-Lucknow Expressway's emergency airstrip tested in 2017. It enhances national defence infrastructure at minimal additional cost.
How many sewage treatment plants (STPs) were sanctioned for UP under the Namami Gange project as of 2024?
Correct Answer: C. Over 50
Over 50 sewage treatment plants have been sanctioned for UP under Namami Gange with a combined capacity of thousands of MLD. Major STPs are at Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, and Lucknow. These STPs are critical for reducing pollution load in the Ganga flowing through UP's 27 districts.
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, UP has how many approximate beneficiary families?
Correct Answer: C. 2.5 crore
UP has approximately 2.5 crore beneficiary farmer families under PM-KISAN, making it the state with the largest number of beneficiaries. Each family receives ₹6,000 annually in three installments of ₹2,000 through DBT. UP's large agricultural base with predominantly small landholdings contributes to this high number.
The Lucknow Metro's North-South Corridor (Red Line) runs between which two terminals?
Correct Answer: B. CCS Airport to Munshipulia
The Lucknow Metro Red Line runs 22.8 km from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Munshipulia with 21 stations. It was built in record time of 3 years. Key interchange stations connect major areas like Charbagh Railway Station, Hazratganj, and University.
The Noida International Airport (Jewar) is being developed by which international airport operator?
Correct Answer: C. Zurich Airport International
Zurich Airport International AG (a subsidiary of Flughafen Zurich AG) won the bid to develop Noida International Airport at Jewar. The concession is for 40 years. Phase 1 targets 1.2 crore passengers annually with expansion to 7 crore passengers in later phases.