Quiz 613: Questions on Social Sector Schemes for Civil Services Examination
First Published: April 24, 2012 | Last Updated:August 4, 2019
1. The National Mission for Saffron has been launched as a subscheme of which among the following programmes?
[A] National Food Security Mission
[B] National Horticulture Mission
[C] Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
[D] National Cash Crop Programme
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Correct Answer: C [Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana]
2. One of the key features of many flagship schemes such as MGNREGA and NRLM is that they are “Demand Driven”. What is / are the feature / features of a demand driven scheme?
- The process is driven from the grassroots of the society
- The planning is highly centralised
- Implementation is largely done by the Central Government
Choose the correct option:
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
There are two systems , one is allocation based and another is demand driven. Allocation based can be also called supply driven. The Demand driven implies that:
1. The scheme implementation is driven from below by the grassroots institutions of poor.
2. The planning will be highly decentralised
3. It is driven by the institutions such as PRIs, SHGs etc.
Under NREGA, the jobs are demand driven. Under NRLM also, a demand driven strategy is adopted. States have the flexibility to develop their action plans for poverty reduction which will include a 7 year Perspective Plan and a detailed Annual Action Plan. The overall plan will be within the allocation for the state based on inter-se poverty ratios.
3. Consider the following statements in context with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?
- Its a Credit Linked Subsidy scheme for for both Salaried as well as Self Employed people
- The benefits under the scheme are available only for houses having less than 60 sq. m. carpet area
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:Its a Credit Linked Subsidy scheme for for both Salaried as well as Self Employed people
This is a correct statement. Under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), interest subsidy on purchase/ construction/ extension/ improvement of house is provided to customers belonging to Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/Lower Income Group (LIG)/Middle Income Group (MIG). Its is available for both self employed and salaries people.
The benefits under the scheme are available only for houses having less than 60 sq. m. carpet area
This is not a correct statement. The Credit Linked Subsidy is available for housing loans availed for new construction and addition of rooms, kitchen, toilet, etc. to existing dwellings as incremental housing. The carpet area of houses being constructed under this component should be up to 30 sq. m. for EWS category and up to 60 sq. m. for LIG category. However, the beneficiary can also construct a bigger house.
4. In context with the State Employment Guarantee Council, consider the following statements:
- State Employment Guarantee Council is a statutory body established through a legislation by the state assembly
- The annual report of the State Employment Guarantee Council is submitted to the legislative assembly of the state
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
MGNREGA is a central act, which provides for State Employment Guarantee Council (SEGC) at state level and National Employment Guarantee Council (NEGC) at Union Level. NEGC is headed by Minister of Rural development. The annual reports are laid in the assembly and parliament respectively.
5. In India, the Insurance Portability is available to the customers in context with__:
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vehicle Insurance
Choose the correct option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
6. Consider the following statements in context with Mobile Number Portability (MNP):
- Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was pioneered by Singapore
- In India, operator, location and service portability are available to customers
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was launched in India in January 2011. It allows the user to retain the existing number while giving him an option to change the subscriber. Singapore was pioneer in introducing MNP in 1997; thereafter the service was introduced in different countries like Hong Kong, Australia, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and UK. Number portability is of three types; operator, location and service portability. However, most of the countries have adopted the operator portability due to its ability to promote fair competition amongst the operators. In India, Mobile Number Portability is confined to shift to another operator of your choice as of now. In India MNP was launched from Haryana.
7. The Fluvial Landforms are created by ___
[A] Air
[B] Water
[C] Chemicals
[D] Mechanical forces
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Correct Answer: B [Water]
Notes:
Fluvial landform are shaped by running water (overland flow and stream flow). Fluvial processes are most important of all the exogenetic processes as landform associated with them have overall dominance in the environment of terrestrial life
8. The core philosophy of BIMSTEC is ____?
[A] Defense Cooperation
[B] Economic Cooperation
[C] Cultural Cooperation
[D] Political Cooperation
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Correct Answer: B [Economic Cooperation]
Notes:
BIMST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand Economic Cooperation)
9. In context with GATT consider the following statements:
- It was an ad-hoc body
- It involved generally a bilateral agreements
- The decisions taken at GATT were generally mandatory
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 2]
Notes:
GATT was ad-hoc and provisional and not really an organization. Instead, the WTO is a permanent body. GATT was mainly bilateral where as WTO is multilateral. There was provision of veto in GATT where as there is no provision of veto in WTO and decision of veto in WTO and decision is taken on the basis of majority. The decisions were voluntary in nature in case of GATT where as they are compulsory and mandatory in the case of WTO and if adopted sanctions could be imposed
10. Devaluation of currency can correct a Balance of Payments deficit because___
[A] It lowers price of exports in foreign currency and rises price of imports in home currency
[B] It raises price of exports in foreign currency and lowers price of imports in home currency
[C] It raises price of exports and imports in foreign currency
[D] It lowers price of exports and imports in home currency
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Correct Answer: A [It lowers price of exports in foreign currency and rises price of imports in home currency]
Notes:
Devaluation refers to fall in the fixed exchange rate between one currency and other. Devaluation is used to correct the balance of payment (BoP) deficit but only as a last resort as it has major repercussions on the domestic economy. Devaluation can correct a BoP deficit because it lowers the price of experts in terms foreign currencies and raise the price of imports on the home market
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