Quiz 613: Questions on Social Sector Schemes for Civil Services Examination

The National Mission for Saffron has been launched as a subscheme of which among the following programmes?

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?

1. The process is driven from the grassroots of the society
2. The planning is highly centralised
3. Implementation is largely done by the Central Government

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements in context with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana? 

1. Its a Credit Linked Subsidy scheme for for both Salaried as well as Self Employed people
2. 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?

In context with the State Employment Guarantee Council, consider the following statements:

1. State Employment Guarantee Council is a statutory body established through a legislation by the state assembly
2. 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?

In India, the Insurance Portability is available to the customers in context with__:

1. Life Insurance
2. Health Insurance
3. Vehicle Insurance

Choose the correct option

Consider the following statements in context with Mobile Number Portability (MNP):

1. Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was pioneered by Singapore
2. In India, operator, location and service portability are available to customers

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

The Fluvial Landforms are created by ___

The core philosophy of BIMSTEC is ____?

 In context with GATT consider the following statements:

1. It was an ad-hoc body
2. It involved generally a bilateral agreements
3. The decisions taken at GATT were generally mandatory

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Devaluation of currency can correct a Balance of Payments deficit because___