Government Schemes — Set 2
UP GK · सरकारी योजनाएं · Questions 11–20 of 160
The Sewayojan Portal (sewayojan.up.nic.in) of UP is primarily used for which purpose?
Correct Answer: B. Employment registration and job fairs
The correct answer is Employment registration and job fairs. The Sewayojan Portal is the official employment exchange portal of Uttar Pradesh used for job seeker registration, employment fairs (Rojgar Mela), and connecting candidates with employers. It was revamped under the Yogi government to organize regular district-level Rojgar Melas. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme in UP aims to promote which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Traditional and indigenous products of each district
The correct answer is Traditional and indigenous products of each district. The ODOP scheme promotes traditional and specialized products unique to each district of UP, such as Lucknow's Chikankari, Varanasi's silk sarees, and Firozabad's glassware. Launched on 24 January 2018, it provides financial and marketing support to artisans and MSMEs. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which product has been identified under ODOP for the Lucknow district?
Correct Answer: B. Chikankari embroidery
Chikankari embroidery is the identified product under ODOP for Lucknow district. This traditional hand embroidery technique employs lakhs of artisans in the city. ODOP provides them with subsidized loans, training, and marketing platforms to boost exports.
Which product is associated with Varanasi under the ODOP scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Silk sarees (Banarasi)
Banarasi silk sarees have been identified as the ODOP product for Varanasi. These GI-tagged sarees are known worldwide for their fine silk and gold and silver brocade work. The ODOP scheme provides weavers with loans up to ₹25 lakh at subsidized interest rates.
Which district is associated with glassware/glass bangles under the ODOP scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Firozabad
Firozabad is famous for its glass bangles and glassware industry and has been identified under ODOP for the same. The city produces about 90% of India's glass bangles. ODOP support includes technology upgradation and pollution control measures for glass units.
Under PM Awas Yojana-Gramin implementation in UP, the assistance amount for construction of a pucca house in plain areas is:
Correct Answer: C. ₹1,20,000
Under PMAY-G, beneficiaries in plain areas receive ₹1,20,000 for construction of a pucca house. In hilly and difficult areas, the amount is ₹1,30,000. UP has been one of the top-performing states in PMAY-G with lakhs of houses constructed.
The UP Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) was launched to provide housing to which section?
Correct Answer: C. Rural homeless families
The Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) targets rural homeless families who were left out of the PMAY-G scheme. It provides similar financial assistance for construction of pucca houses. The scheme fills the gap between central scheme beneficiaries and state-identified eligible families.
Which portal is used for online ration card application and management in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. FCS Portal (fcs.up.gov.in)
The Food and Civil Supplies (FCS) Portal at fcs.up.gov.in is used for ration card applications, management, and grievance redressal in UP. It supports Antyodaya, BPL, and APL category cards. The portal also enables portability under One Nation One Ration Card scheme.
Under the Gopalak Yojana in UP, loans are provided for which activity?
Correct Answer: C. Dairy farming (cattle rearing)
The Gopalak Yojana provides bank loans up to ₹9 lakh to unemployed youth for setting up dairy farms with 10-20 cows or buffaloes. The scheme aims to promote dairy farming and self-employment in rural UP. Beneficiaries aged 18-40 with income below ₹1 lakh are eligible.
What is the maximum loan amount available under the UP Gopalak Yojana?
Correct Answer: C. ₹9 lakh
Under Gopalak Yojana, a maximum loan of ₹9 lakh is provided to set up dairy units with 10-20 animals. The loan is disbursed in stages: ₹1.80 lakh for the first 5 animals, then increments for additional animals. The scheme is operated by the Animal Husbandry Department.