Government Schemes — Set 4
UP GK · सरकारी योजनाएं · Questions 31–40 of 160
What is the length of the Bundelkhand Expressway?
Correct Answer: C. 296 km
The Bundelkhand Expressway is 296 km long, making it the third major expressway in UP after Agra-Lucknow and Purvanchal. The project cost approximately ₹14,850 crore. It aims to boost industrial and agricultural development in the backward Bundelkhand region.
The Gorakhpur Link Expressway connects the Purvanchal Expressway to which city?
Correct Answer: B. Gorakhpur
The Gorakhpur Link Expressway is a 91.3 km four-lane expressway connecting the Purvanchal Expressway at Azamgarh to Gorakhpur city. It was inaugurated in December 2023 and provides faster connectivity to eastern UP and Nepal border areas.
Which of the following is the longest expressway in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: D. Ganga Expressway
The Ganga Expressway, at 594 km, is the longest expressway in UP and will be among India's longest. It connects Meerut to Prayagraj, passing through 12 districts along the Ganga basin. The foundation stone was laid by CM Yogi on 18 December 2021.
The Ganga Expressway will connect which two cities?
Correct Answer: B. Meerut to Prayagraj
The Ganga Expressway will connect Meerut to Prayagraj covering 594 km across 12 districts of UP. It will be a six-lane expressway (expandable to eight lanes) with an estimated cost of ₹36,230 crore. An airstrip for emergency landing of IAF planes is also planned.
The Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya scheme in UP provides residential education to children of which category?
Correct Answer: B. Children of labourers and construction workers
Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas provide free residential education to children of labourers, construction workers, and orphaned children. 18 such schools were announced for each division of UP. The scheme provides education from Class 1 to 12 with free food, uniform, and books.
How many Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas were announced to be set up across UP?
Correct Answer: B. 18
18 Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas were announced, one in each division of Uttar Pradesh. These residential schools aim to provide quality education to children of workers registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The scheme was launched in 2021.
Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides health coverage of how much per family per year in UP?
Correct Answer: C. ₹5 lakh
PM-JAY provides health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalizations. UP is among the top-performing states with crores of Ayushman cards distributed. The scheme covers over 1,900 treatment packages across empanelled hospitals.
Under Janani Suraksha Yojana in UP, the financial assistance to BPL mothers for institutional delivery in rural areas is:
Correct Answer: D. ₹1,400
Under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), BPL rural mothers in UP receive ₹1,400 for institutional delivery. Urban BPL mothers receive ₹1,000. UP is classified as a Low Performing State (LPS) under JSY, which makes it eligible for higher assistance amounts.
The UP Rojgar Mela is organized at which level for employment generation?
Correct Answer: C. District level
UP Rojgar Melas are organized at the district level across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. They connect job seekers with private sector employers through the Sewayojan portal. Thousands of youth receive employment letters at these events organized regularly.
Under the UP Skill Development Mission, which nodal agency oversees skill training programs?
Correct Answer: B. UP Skill Development Mission (UPSDM)
The UP Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) is the nodal agency overseeing all skill development programs in the state. It coordinates with NSDC and various sector skill councils to provide training. UPSDM offers short-term and long-term skill training programs with placement support.