Government Schemes — Set 8
UP GK · सरकारी योजनाएं · Questions 71–80 of 160
The UP government's 'Shasanadesh' system refers to:
Correct Answer: B. Government orders and circulars
Shasanadesh refers to the digitized system of government orders, circulars, and office memorandums issued by various departments of UP government. These are made available online for transparency and easy access. It has significantly reduced the need for physical copies and RTI applications.
The UP Bhulekh portal (upbhulekh.gov.in) provides which service?
Correct Answer: B. Online land records (Khasra/Khatauni)
UP Bhulekh is the online portal for accessing land records including Khasra (plot details), Khatauni (ownership records), and Revenue Village maps. It has digitized records of all 75 districts. The portal reduces dependence on patwaris and improves transparency in land transactions.
The Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana in UP was launched for children who lost parents during which event?
Correct Answer: C. COVID-19 pandemic
Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana was launched on 30 May 2021 for children who lost one or both parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides ₹4,000 monthly assistance, free education, and marriage assistance of ₹1,01,000 for girls. Orphaned children also receive free laptops for education.
What monthly assistance is provided to COVID orphans under Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana?
Correct Answer: C. ₹4,000
Under Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana, a monthly assistance of ₹4,000 is provided to children who lost their parents to COVID-19. Girls who lost both parents receive ₹1,01,000 for marriage. Free school education, laptops for higher education, and hostel facilities are also provided.
The 'Panchayat Khata' or community toilets scheme in UP is part of which larger mission?
Correct Answer: B. Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)
Community toilets under Panchayat Khata are part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) implementation in UP. UP achieved ODF (Open Defecation Free) status under SBM-G with construction of over 2 crore individual household toilets. Community toilets serve public places and marketplaces.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, how many free LPG connections were targeted in UP?
Correct Answer: B. 1.5 crore
UP was the largest beneficiary state of PM Ujjwala Yojana with over 1.5 crore free LPG connections given to BPL women. The scheme was launched by PM Modi from Ballia, UP on 1 May 2016. It aimed to replace unhealthy cooking fuels like wood and cow dung with clean LPG.
From which city in UP was the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana launched nationally?
Correct Answer: C. Ballia
PM Ujjwala Yojana was launched from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh on 1 May 2016 by PM Narendra Modi. Ballia was chosen for its significance as 'Baghi Ballia' (Revolutionary Ballia). The scheme provided free LPG connections to women from BPL households across India.
The UP government's 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur' (administration towards villages) scheme involves:
Correct Answer: B. Government officers visiting villages for grievance redressal
Under 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur', senior government officers visit villages to resolve public grievances on the spot. Officers carry laptops with database access to process pending applications. The programme operates on a pre-announced schedule so villagers can gather with their complaints.
Which scheme provides subsidized flour at ₹2 per kg to poor families in UP?
Correct Answer: B. ₹2 per kg Atta scheme (UP)
The UP government launched the ₹2 per kg Atta (flour) scheme under which subsidized wheat flour is sold to eligible families through fair price shops. The scheme targeted Antyodaya and BPL card holders. It complemented the central food security programs in the state.
The UP Defence Industrial Corridor passes through how many nodes?
Correct Answer: B. 6
The UP Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) has 6 nodes: Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot. It was announced by PM Modi in February 2018 in Jhansi. The corridor aims to attract investments worth ₹20,000 crore and generate thousands of jobs in defence manufacturing.