Government Schemes — Set 9
UP GK · सरकारी योजनाएं · Questions 81–90 of 160
Which are the six nodes of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor?
Correct Answer: A. Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, Chitrakoot
The six nodes are Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot. Each node specializes in different defence products. The corridor aims to make UP a major hub for defence manufacturing with both public and private sector participation.
The Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana provides how much compensation for farmer's death?
Correct Answer: B. ₹5 lakh
The Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana provides ₹5 lakh compensation in case of death and ₹2 lakh for permanent disability of a farmer due to accident. Farmers aged 18-70 years are eligible. The scheme was launched to provide financial security to farming families.
The 'Har Ghar Nal Se Jal' implementation in UP falls under which central mission?
Correct Answer: B. Jal Jeevan Mission
Har Ghar Nal Se Jal (piped water to every household) in UP is implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission launched in 2019. UP targets providing functional household tap connections to all rural households. As of 2024, over 1.5 crore rural households in UP received tap connections.
The UP Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana provides how much assistance for house construction?
Correct Answer: B. ₹1,20,000
The UP Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana provides ₹1,20,000 for pucca house construction in plain areas, same as PMAY-G norms. It covers families left out of the central PMAY-G beneficiary list. Additional support of 90/95 person-days of MGNREGA wages is also provided.
Which UP government scheme provides interest-free loans to women SHGs?
Correct Answer: D. Both A and C
Both NRLM (National Rural Livelihood Mission) UP component and DAY-NRLM provide interest-free or subsidized loans to women Self Help Groups. Over 9 lakh SHGs are operational in UP under these missions. The UP government provides additional revolving fund support to SHGs.
The UP Film Policy was launched to promote which industry in the state?
Correct Answer: B. Film and entertainment
The UP Film Policy 2018 provides incentives for film shooting and production in the state including subsidies, single-window clearance, and infrastructure support. Films shot in UP receive up to 25% subsidy on production cost. Noida Film City expansion is a key project under this policy.
Under which scheme does UP provide free textbooks to students up to Class 8 in government schools?
Correct Answer: B. Samagra Shiksha
Under Samagra Shiksha (which subsumed SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education), free textbooks are provided to all students from Class 1 to 8 in UP government schools. Additionally, free uniforms, bags, shoes, and stationery are also distributed. The scheme aims to universalize quality education.
The Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station was developed under which redevelopment plan?
Correct Answer: C. Railway station modernization and Ayodhya development plan
Ayodhya Dham Junction was developed as a world-class railway station as part of the comprehensive Ayodhya development plan ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration in January 2024. The station features temple-inspired architecture. The redevelopment cost was approximately ₹300 crore.
The Mukhyamantri Saksham Suraksha Yojana in UP targets which group?
Correct Answer: B. Working women in unorganized sector
Mukhyamantri Saksham Suraksha Yojana targets working women in the unorganized sector and domestic workers in UP. It provides financial security, insurance coverage, and other welfare benefits. The scheme was launched to address the lack of social security for women workers.
Under which scheme does the UP government distribute free school uniforms to students?
Correct Answer: B. Samagra Shiksha & state scheme
Free school uniforms are distributed under Samagra Shiksha program and UP's own state scheme to students in government schools. Each student receives two sets of uniforms along with shoes, socks, sweaters, and bags. The amount is transferred directly to parents' bank accounts through DBT.