Plans & Scheme (Jharkhand)

1. Which of the following States has launched the scheme 'Learn and Earn' in 2023? [Jharkhand. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Haryana

Correct Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:Government of Madhya Pradesh launched a scheme in June, 2023 called 'Chief Minister Learn and Earn' scheme. The initiative aims to provide training to 100,000 young people along with incentive of ₹ 8000-10000 allowance.

2. The Mukhyamantri Ladli Laxmi Yojana launched in which year in Jharkhand? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 2012
(b) 2013
(c) 2014
(d) 2015

Solution:On the occasion of the 12th foundation day (15 November, 2011) of the State of Jharkhand, the state government launched 'Mukhyamantri Ladli Laxmi Yojana'. Jharkhand Provincial Service Commission in its answer key has given option (c) as the correct answer which is seems incorrect.

3. The number of houses in Jharkhand for widows to be constructed during the financial year 2016-17 under Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojana for widows is— [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 8,000
(b) 9,000
(c) 10,000
(d) 11,000

Correct Answer: (d) 11,000

Solution:A target of constructing 11,000 homes within the financial year 2016-17 was set under this scheme.

4. 'Yojana Banao' Campaign has been launched by Government of Jharkhand in which year? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 2011
(b) 2013
(c) 2014
(d) 2016

Correct Answer: (d) 2016

Solution:'Yojana Banao' campaign by involving people, particularly the villagers, to ensure balanced growth of the state was launched in January, 2016.

5. The Jharkhand Government launched 'Saraswati Yojana' to benefit construction workers in the year [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 2011
(b) 2012
(c) 2013
(d) 2014

Correct Answer: (d) 2014

Solution:Jharkhand Government launched 'Saraswati Yojana' in 2014 to benefit construction workers. The beneficiaries would get Rs. 5000 deposited to their account immediately after the birth of a girl child and the girl would get Rs. 1 lakh after she completes the age of 18 years. The benefits of the scheme, however, is restricted only to the registered building construction workers' families.