Employment & Welfare Schemes (Part – III)

21. The main objective of 'Sangam Yojana' is: [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

(a) To increase welfare of handicapped person
(b) To link rivers mutually
(c) To make rivers pollution free
(d) To enhance national integrity

Correct Answer: (a) To increase welfare of handicapped person

Solution:The Sangam Yojana was launched on 15 August, 1996. Under this scheme, rural areas' disabled persons are organized in a group named 'Sangam' and every organized group is given an assistance of Rs. 15000 for performing their economic activities.

22. 'Sankalp' project is associated with the eradication of: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]

(a) Illiteracy
(b) Polio
(c) Unemployment
(d) AIDS/HIV

Correct Answer: (d) AIDS/HIV

Solution:"Sankalp project is associated with the eradication of HIV/ AIDS. This project is jointly operated by Hindustan Latex Ltd. and Employees' State Insurance Corporation.

23. A village in the plain area of India comes under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna, if its population is more than: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) 500
(b) 1000
(c) 1500
(d) 2000

Correct Answer: (a) 500

Solution:Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) was started on 25 December, 2000. The objective of the PMGSY is to reply provide all-weather road connectivity, to the eligible unconnected habitations in the rural areas with a population of 500 persons and above in plain areas. In respect of hill States, the desert areas and the tribal areas, the objective would be to connect eligible unconnected habitations with a population of 250 persons and above. In this scheme the rural roads to be taken up will, by and large, be surface roads (black topped/cement concrete). However, depending upon the soil conditions, all-weather roads may also be gravel roads, but with all necessary cross-drainage structures.

24. The objective/objectives of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna is/are: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) connecting villages to main roads
(b) constructing concrete road
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) both (a) and (b)

Solution:Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) was started on 25 December, 2000. The objective of the PMGSY is to reply provide all-weather road connectivity, to the eligible unconnected habitations in the rural areas with a population of 500 persons and above in plain areas. In respect of hill States, the desert areas and the tribal areas, the objective would be to connect eligible unconnected habitations with a population of 250 persons and above. In this scheme the rural roads to be taken up will, by and large, be surface roads (black topped/cement concrete). However, depending upon the soil conditions, all-weather roads may also be gravel roads, but with all necessary cross-drainage structures.

25. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is: [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

(a) to augment road connectivity and provide foodgrains to the poorest of the poor at cheaper rates
(b) to facilitate patrolling of the area to prevent misuse of electricity by unauthorized persons
(c) to help the police to reach the place of crime more. swiftly to control spurt in it
(d) to develop community life in villages which are not well connected with roads

Correct Answer: (d) to develop community life in villages which are not well connected with roads

Solution:Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) was started on 25 December, 2000. The objective of the PMGSY is to reply provide all-weather road connectivity, to the eligible unconnected habitations in the rural areas with a population of 500 persons and above in plain areas. In respect of hill States, the desert areas and the tribal areas, the objective would be to connect eligible unconnected habitations with a population of 250 persons and above. In this scheme the rural roads to be taken up will, by and large, be surface roads (black topped/cement concrete). However, depending upon the soil conditions, all-weather roads may also be gravel roads, but with all necessary cross-drainage structures.

26. The Budget 2001-02 has allocated to the PMGSY a sum of: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Rs. 1,800 crore
(b) Rs. 2,000 crore
(c) Rs. 2,500 crore
(d) Rs. 3000 crore

Correct Answer: (c) Rs. 2,500 crore

Solution:Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' (PMGSY) is continuing since 25 December, 2000. The Budget 2001-02 had allocated Rs. 2500 crore for this scheme. In the Union Budget 2023-24 and Interim Union Budget 2024-25 Rs. 19000 crore in each year has been allocated for PMGSY.

27. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana' aims at: [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2013, U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]

(a) meeting rural needs like primary education, health care, drinking water, housing, rural roads.
(b) alleviating proverty through micro enterprises.
(c) generating employment in rural areas.
(d) strengthening Panchayati Raj system in rural areas.

Correct Answer: (a) meeting rural needs like primary education, health care, drinking water, housing, rural roads.

Solution:The Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana was launched in 2000- 01 to improve the quality of life of people living in rural areas. This scheme focusses on the creation of social and eco- nomic structure in five critical areas. Schemes related to health, education, drinking water, housing and rural roads are to be undertaken within this programme.

28. Which of the following scheme is an attempt to make rural areas socially economically and physically sustainable regions? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)
(b) Mahatma Gandhi Jan-bhagidari Vikas Yojana (MGJVY)
(c) Dang Area Development Programme
(d) Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)

Correct Answer: (a) Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)

Solution:Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) was launched in 2016 as an attempt to make the selected rural areas socially, economically and physically sustainable regions by providing economic, social, basic and digital amenities, thus leading to sustainable and balanced regional development in the country. The objective of this mission is to stimulate local economic development, enhance basic services, and create well planned Rurban clusters.

29. Which of the following (Scheme-Year) is not correctly matched? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission - 2015
(b) Rural Housing Interest Subsidy Scheme-2017
(c) Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana-2014
(d) Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Kaushalya Yojana - 2014

Correct Answer: (a) Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission - 2015

Solution:Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission was launched in 2016. Pairs of other three options are correctly matched.

30. Which one of the following is correctly matched? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016]

(a) Cooperative Movement - M.K. Gandhi
(b) Etawah Pilot Project - Albert Mayer
(c) Grow more Food Campaign - J.L. Nehru
(d) Sewagram Project - Vinoba Bhave

Correct Answer: (b) Etawah Pilot Project - Albert Mayer

Solution:The idea of starting Etawah Pilot Project was conceived and born in 1947. Lt. Col. Albert Mayer of USA, who came to India with the American forces in 1944, was the originator of this project. It was put into action with headquarters at Mahewa village in September, 1948. First 64 villages, which were then increased to 97, were covered under this project In this project major emphasis was given on increasing agricultural production by the use of green manure and better seeds, adult education, reactivation of saline soils and cottage industries development. Other options are correctly matched.