Plan/Projects (Uttar Pradesh)

Total Questions: 34

1. On May 1, 2016 Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched in which district of Uttar Pradesh Prime Minister launched this Yojana? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Ballia
Solution:Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 May, 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Under this scheme, 5 crore LPG connections will be provided to BPL families with a support of Rs. 1600 per connection in the next 3 years. Rs. 8000 crore has been allocated for the implementation of the scheme. Tagline of the scheme is 'Swacch Indhan, Behtar Jeevan'.

2. In Uttar Pradesh, 'Kisan Bahi Yojana' was started in the year - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) 1992
Solution:

'Kisan Bahi Yojana' was launched in the year 1992-93 in Uttar Pradesh. This scheme provides farmers with a record of their farm-lands.

3. Kisan Mitra Yojana was started in U.P. on - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (d) June 18, 2001
Solution:

'Kisan Mitra Yojana' was launched on 18 June, 2001 in Uttar Pradesh.

4. In Uttar Pradesh 'Kalpa-Yojana' is related to - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) Primary Education
Solution:Kalp Yojana' was launched in Uttar Pradesh in 1998. This scheme made the recitation of 'Saraswati Vandana' and Vandemataram' mandatory in primary education.

5. Lucknow Plan relates to [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Transport development
Solution:

The 20 year Road Development plan prepared by 'Lucknow Road Congress' in 1984 is known as 'Lucknow road plan'.

6. In how many districts of Uttar Pradesh Mukhya Mantri Mahamaya Mobile Hospital Scheme was launched in the first phase ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (b) 15
Solution:Initially, this scheme was started in 133 blocks of 15 districts.

7. Which of the following cities of the state Uttar Pradesh has been included under 'Utkrishta Sahar' Yojana? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Kanpur
Solution:Eight places of Uttar Pradesh included-Firozabad, Agra, Aligarh, Saharanpur, Bhadohi, Kanpur, Malihabad and Noida have been included in Excellent (Utkrisht) city plan.

8. 'Taleem' is a scheme of U.P. State to: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

1. Impart education to rural areas through T.V.

2. Impart computer education to students of Universities and Degree Colleges

3. Impart training of sports to selected candidates

4. Acquaint all students with Urdu language at the primary stage alalla

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 4
Solution:

'Taleem' scheme was started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh which aimed to provide education in rural areas through television (Doordarshan) and familiarise students of the basic level with the Urdu language.

9. Which of the following Scheme/Programme is not the Central Government Programme and it is Uttar Pradesh Government's Programme? [U.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Ganga Expressway
Solution:Ganga Expressway is not the central government programme but it is uttar Pradesh government's programme. For Omni- directional development of Uttar Pradesh, construction of fully access controlled Ganga Expressway is proposed starting from N.H. 334, in district Meerut and ending in district Prayagraj. The foundation stone of this expressway was completed on 18th December, 2021 by Hon'ble Prime Minister in district Shahjahanpur Districts benefited from the project:- Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahar, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rai Bareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj Length of project is 594 KM approx. Other options in given question are related with scheme/programme under central government.

10. The Kishori Shakti Yojna was recently launched in- [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh
Solution:'Kishori Shakti Yojana' was inaugurated in U.P. by the Union Ministry of women & child development on 8 March, 2001. This scheme was started in 99 Blocks of 25 districts of the state. The objective of the scheme is to increase self- confidence, boast moral and give dignity. The adolscent girls scheme has been designed. to include 2 sub-schemes viz. Scheme-1 (Girl to Girl Approach) and Scheme-II (Balika Mandal) line are selected and attached to the local Anganwadi Centres for six monthly stints of learning and training activities.