Plan/Project (Rajasthan)

11. The government of Rajasthan has implemented the ‘Gopal Yojana’ in 10 districts of which regions of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) South-east Rajasthan
(b) South-west Rajasthan
(c) North-East Rajasthan
(d) Western Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (a) South-east Rajasthan

Solution:Gopal Yojana was a cattle breeding scheme started in 12 districts of south-eastern Rajasthan. Under this scheme cattle breeds are improved by the breeding of Rathi and Thaparkar cows with Holstein and Jersey cows.

12. What is the most important base of Bhagirathi Yojana started by Government of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) Economic Motivation
(b) Self-motivation
(c) Spirit of cooperation
(d) Central guidance

Correct Answer: (b) Self-motivation

Solution:Bhagirath yojana was started by Rajasthan Government from Jaipur in 1990. The most important basis of this yojana is 'Self motivation'.

13. In which year Rajasthan Mission on Livelihood was started? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) 2002
(b) 2004
(c) 2005
(d) 2007

Correct Answer: (b) 2004

Solution:The Rajasthan Mission of Livelihood (RMOL) was started in September, 2004 with the objective to raise the standard of living of poor people. More than 1.7 Lakh people have benefited from this scheme in its first phase (2004-2008). In its second phase (2008-2012) the scheme aims to benefit maximum people.

14. Which of the following districts is not included under the 'National Bamboo Mission'? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Bhilwara
(b) Jalaur
(c) Banswara
(d) Karauli

Correct Answer: (b) Jalaur

Solution:Bhilwara, Banswara and Karauli districts are included in the National Bamboo Mission. Jalaur district is not included in this.

15. Under the National Food Security Act, 2013, the Food Security Scheme launched in Rajasthan will cover a population of - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) 3.02crore
(b) 3.64crore
(c) 4.02crore
(d) 4.64crore

Correct Answer: (d) 4.64crore

Solution:Food Security Scheme started in Rajasthan under the National Food Security Act, 2013 aimed at benefiting 4.64 crore people.

16. The effective medium of making the villages of Rajasthan self-dependent is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Making rural oriented economic schemes
(b) Extension of urbanisation
(c) Rural education
(d) employment for rural unemployed in cities

Correct Answer: (a) Making rural oriented economic schemes

Solution:The most effective means to make the villages of Rajasthan self-reliant is the formulation of villages oriented economic plans.

17. 'Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan' (MPOWER) is being implemented with the help of - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
(b) World Bank
(c) Japan
(d) IFAD

Correct Answer: (d) IFAD

Solution:The Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan (MPOWER) is a poverty reduction initiative launched in Rajasthan. It was launched with the help of the international Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

18. The most important programme for poverty alleviation in rural areas of Rajasthan is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) National Rural Development programme
(b) Integrated Rural Development
(c) Integrated rural development programme
(d) Employment Guarantee programme for landless rulers.

Correct Answer: (c) Integrated rural development programme

Solution:Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) implemented throughout India on 2 October, 1980 is the most important programme for poverty alleviation in rural areas of Rajasthan. The scheme has been merged with another scheme named Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) since 1 April, 1999.

19. 'Special Component Plan' is associated with the development of [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Scheduled caste
(b) Scheduled tribe
(c) Urban community
(d) Rural community

Correct Answer: (a) Scheduled caste

Solution:'Special Component Plan' has been started by the Scheduled Caste Corporation of Rajasthan for the overall development of Scheduled castes. Under this plan loans and grants are provided to scheduled castes by Districts Rural Development Agencies for income growth.

20. Government of Rajasthan's Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for students of minority communities provide financial assistance to those having a combination of parental income and percentage of marks in previous examination. That combination is: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) less than 1 lakh - at least 40%
(b) less than 1.5 lakh - at least 45%
(c) less than 2 lakh - at least 50%
(d) less than 2.5 lakh - at least 55%

Correct Answer: (c) less than 2 lakh - at least 50%

Solution:Government of Rajasthan's Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for students of minority communities provide financial assistance to those having a parental income of less than Rs. 2 lakh and have secured at least 50% marks in previous examination.