Government Schemes — Set 6
UP GK · सरकारी योजनाएं · Questions 51–60 of 160
The URISE Portal in UP stands for which full form?
Correct Answer: A. Unified Reimagined Innovation for Students Empowerment
URISE stands for Unified Reimagined Innovation for Students Empowerment. Launched in 2020, it is an online platform for students of technical education (ITI, polytechnic, and engineering). It provides e-content, attendance tracking, fee payment, and online examination facilities.
Which scheme provides scholarship to SC/ST students for pursuing higher education in UP?
Correct Answer: A. Post Matric Scholarship Scheme
The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST students in UP covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other charges for students studying in Class 11 and above. It is centrally sponsored with 60:40 sharing between center and state. Lakhs of students in UP benefit annually.
The Lucknow Metro Rail was inaugurated in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2017
The Lucknow Metro Rail was inaugurated on 5 September 2017, making it the first metro in UP. The North-South corridor (Red Line) runs 22.8 km from CCS Airport to Munshipulia. It was completed in record time and is operated by UP Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC).
The Kanpur Metro Rail project's first section was inaugurated in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2023
The Kanpur Metro Rail's priority section (IIT Kanpur to Motijheel) was inaugurated on 28 December 2023. The full corridor runs 32.385 km from IIT Kanpur to Naubasta. Kanpur became the second city in UP after Lucknow to get metro rail service.
Which scheme in UP provides free bus travel facility to women aged 60 and above?
Correct Answer: B. UP Roadways Free Travel for Senior Women
The UP government provides free travel in UPSRTC (UP Roadways) buses for women aged 60 and above. This facility is available in ordinary and semi-deluxe buses operated by UP State Road Transport Corporation. It aims to support elderly women in mobility and social participation.
The Vindhya Corridor development project is related to the development of which region?
Correct Answer: C. Vindhya region (Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli)
The Vindhya Development package focuses on the Vindhya region covering districts like Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, and Chandauli in southern UP. It includes road infrastructure, power projects, tourism development, and industrial corridors. The region is mineral-rich but economically backward.
The Bundelkhand Package for development was first sanctioned by the central government in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2009
The Bundelkhand Package was sanctioned in 2009 with an allocation of ₹7,266 crore for the UP portion of Bundelkhand region. It covers 7 districts: Jhansi, Lalitpur, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Banda, and Chitrakoot. The package focuses on irrigation, drinking water, and livelihood support.
How many districts of UP are covered under the Bundelkhand Development Package?
Correct Answer: B. 7
Seven districts of UP are covered: Jhansi, Lalitpur, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Banda, and Chitrakoot. The package addresses chronic drought, migration, and backwardness through irrigation projects, road connectivity, and skill development. MP also has 6 Bundelkhand districts covered.
Under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana in UP, the maximum loan amount for industry sector is:
Correct Answer: C. ₹25 lakh
The Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana provides loans up to ₹25 lakh for the industry sector and ₹10 lakh for the service sector. A 25% margin money subsidy is provided on the project cost. Youth aged 18-40 years with minimum 10th pass qualification are eligible.
The Anti-Romeo Squad initiative in UP is part of which larger mission?
Correct Answer: B. Mission Shakti
The Anti-Romeo Squads were formed as part of the larger Mission Shakti initiative for women safety in UP. These squads patrol areas around schools, colleges, and bus stops to prevent eve-teasing and harassment. The initiative was one of the first actions taken by the Yogi government in 2017.