Government Schemes — Set 5
UP GK · सरकारी योजनाएं · Questions 41–50 of 160
Which district is associated with locks (taale) under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Aligarh
Aligarh is world-famous for its lock (taala) manufacturing industry and has been identified under ODOP for the same. The city produces over 60% of India's total lock production. ODOP provides these units with subsidized credit and marketing platforms.
Which product is identified under ODOP for the Moradabad district?
Correct Answer: B. Brassware
Moradabad is known as the 'Brass City' of India and brassware is its identified ODOP product. The city exports brassware, metalware, and handicrafts to over 80 countries worldwide. ODOP support has helped modernize production units and increase exports.
Which product is associated with Agra under the ODOP scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Leather footwear
Leather footwear is the identified ODOP product for Agra district. Agra is one of India's largest centers for shoe manufacturing, employing lakhs of workers. The ODOP scheme helps leather artisans with technology upgradation and market access.
Under which scheme does the UP government provide free rations to BPL families?
Correct Answer: C. Both A and B
UP provides free rations through both Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) under NFSA and PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY). Under NFSA, 5 kg per person per month of foodgrains is provided at subsidized rates. PMGKAY provided additional 5 kg free grain during COVID period.
The Agra-Lucknow Expressway is how many kilometers long?
Correct Answer: B. 302 km
The Agra-Lucknow Expressway (Samajwadi Expressway) is 302 km long and was inaugurated in November 2016. It was the first major expressway in UP and connects Agra to Lucknow via Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, Kannauj, and Unnao. It reduced travel time from 6 hours to 3.5 hours.
The Yamuna Expressway connects Greater Noida to which city?
Correct Answer: B. Agra
The Yamuna Expressway is a 165 km long six-lane expressway connecting Greater Noida to Agra. It was inaugurated in August 2012 and is operated by Jaypee Infratech. The expressway reduced the Delhi-Agra travel time from 5 hours to about 2 hours.
Which UP government portal provides information about investment and industrial clearances?
Correct Answer: C. Nivesh Mitra
Nivesh Mitra is the single-window investment portal of UP providing over 70 online services related to NOCs, approvals, and clearances for businesses. It integrates services from 20+ departments to reduce red tape. The portal significantly improved UP's Ease of Doing Business ranking.
The Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana in UP provides assistance for which purpose?
Correct Answer: C. Relief for crop damage due to natural calamities
The Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana provides financial relief to farmers whose crops are damaged due to natural calamities like drought, floods, hailstorms, and unseasonal rains. The compensation amount depends on the extent of crop damage. It supplements the PM Fasal Bima Yojana.
The UP Solar Energy Policy aims to achieve how much solar power capacity?
Correct Answer: C. 22,000 MW
The UP Solar Energy Policy 2022 aims to achieve 22,000 MW of solar energy capacity in the state. It promotes rooftop solar, solar parks, and solar-powered agricultural pump sets. The policy provides incentives like capital subsidy and net metering for solar adoption.
Under the Samajwadi Pension Yojana (now renamed), monthly pension is given to which age group?
Correct Answer: C. 60 years and above
The pension scheme (originally called Samajwadi Pension Yojana, later continued as Vridha Pension) targets citizens aged 60 years and above from BPL families. The monthly pension amount has been increased to ₹1,000 under the current government. It is funded jointly by state and central governments.