Employment & Welfare Schemes (Part – VI)

Total Questions: 53

51. At which of the following place first Open University established? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh
Solution:The first Open University of India was established in August, 1982 in Hyderabad (then part of Andhra Pradesh; now in Telangana) on the name of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar.

52. The voluntary institution 'Tarun Bharat Sangh' for rural youth is functioning in which of the following States? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (d) Rajasthan
Solution:Tarun Bharat Sangh' is an NGO based in Rajasthan and established by Dr. Rajendra Singh, which is working for sustainable development in Rajasthan.

53. According to National Youth Policy 2014, the youths of which one of the following age groups will be benefitted? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) 15-29 Years
Solution:The Union Cabinet gave its approval for introduction of the National Youth Policy (NYP) 2014 on 9th January, 2014, replacing NYP 2003. The vision of NYP 2014 is to empower youth to achieve their full potential, and through them enable India to find its rightful place in the community of nations. For achieving this vision, policy identifies five well- defined objectives and 11 priority areas and suggests policy interventions in each priority area. It will cover the entire country catering the needs of all youth in the age group of 15-29 years, which constitute 27.5 percent of the population according to Census 2011.