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I.86-87) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow –

Scheme X was launched in 2013 to reduce poverty by enabling the poor

households to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage
employment opportunities. The scheme is being implemented with its
various components viz; Social mobilisation and institutional development,
capacity building and training, Employment through skill training and
placements, self-employment program etc. Mukesh is a jobless resident of
Delhi. While eating Pakoras at a road side stall, he gave ears to the
conversation going on among three RBI aspirants who were also having
Pakoras at the same stall. They were discussing about the scheme X. While
discussing the scheme X, the three friends talked about a component
(Employment through skill training and placements) of the scheme under
which assistance is provided for development / upgrading of the skills of
the urban poor to enhance their capacity for self-employment and salaried
employment. After hearing all this conversation, Mukesh went to a nearby
common service centre where he enrolled himself as a beneficiary of the
scheme X.
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Q.86) How much cost the government will bear to provide training
to Mukesh for gaining self-employment under the component -
Employment through skill training and placements of the scheme X?

[a] Rs.12000
[b] Rs.15000
[c] Rs.18000
[d] Rs.10000
[e] Rs.7500

Solution – [b]
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Q.87) Under the scheme X, how much percent reservation is

provided to women, minorities and PwDs respectively?

[a] 30%, 10% and 3%

[b] 25%, 15% and 3%
[c] 15%, 15% and 2%
[d] 30%, 20% and 1%
[e] 30%, 15% and 3%

Solution – [e]
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Q.88) Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the

financial assistance provided under a scheme launched in 2015 for
ensuring pucca houses to all the eligible households in urban areas by
2022?

[a] Under In-situ slum redevelopment component, Central Assistance of

Rs.1 lakh per house is admissible for all houses built for eligible slum
[b] All LIG households can avail Rs.6 Lakhs as loan for buying house
under credit linked subsidy component
[c] Central Assistance of Rs. 1.5 Lakh per EWS house is provided by the
Government of India under affordable housing in partnership
component
[d] Under Beneficiary led construction component, Central Assistance
up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per EWS house is provided to eligible families
belonging to EWS categories for individual house construction/
enhancement
[e] For middle income group – I category of beneficiaries, an interest
subsidy of 4% is applicable on the loan amount up to Rs.12 Lakhs
Solution – [e]
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Q.89) To transform 500 cities and towns, scheme Y was launched in 2015 by
ministry of housing and urban affairs with a total outlay of Rs.50,000
Crores. In 2021, the second edition of scheme Y has been launched for a
duration of 5 years. Which of the following statements is incorrect with
respect to the second edition of scheme Y?

[a] The second edition aims to provide reliable 2.68 crore new water tap
connections to all in about 4,800 statutory towns
[b] Projects amounting to at least 10% of total project allocation for all
cities with population above 10 lakhs in a State will be mandatorily taken
up in PPP mode
[c] To assess compliance of service level benchmarks with respect to
quality, quantity, and coverage of water supply, Pey Jal Survekshan shall be
conducted
[d] It is a central sector scheme, with a total outlay of Rs.2,77,000 Crores
[e] The scheme targets a universal household coverage of
sewerage/septage services in 500 AMRUT cities through 2.64 crore new
sewer connections
Solution – [d]
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Q.90) Scheme X was launched in …………… to provide working capital

loans to the street vendors. The Scheme is available to all street
vendors engaged in vending in urban areas as on or before
………………… Under the scheme, …………….. is provided as a working
capital loan for a period of 1 year. The scheme X provides interest
subsidy of 7%. Recently, the lending period under the scheme has
been extended till ………………… to give benefits to 42 Lakh Street
vendors. Fill the gaps.

[a] 2021, 24th March 2020, Rs.10,000, December 2023

[b] 2020, 23rd March 2020, Rs.10,000, December 2025
[c] 2020, 24th March 2020, Rs.10,000, December 2024
[d] 2020, 24th March 2020, Rs.20,000, December 2024
[e] 2020, 31st March 2020, Rs.10,000, December 2025

Solution – [c]
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Q.91) On successful completion of Swacch Bharat Mission – Urban,

SBM-U 2.0 was launched in 2021 with enhanced objectives. Which
of the following is not one of the focus areas of the 2nd edition of the
scheme?

[a] Access to sanitation facilities to serve additional population

migrating from rural to urban areas
[b] Complete liquid waste management in cities in less than 50,000
population
[c] Solid waste management with emphasis on source segregation
[d] Setting up of Material recovery facilities and waste processing
facilities
[e] Remediation of all legacy dumpsites to clear up the 15 crore
tonnes legacy waste

Solution – [b]
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Q.92) Scheme M was launched in 2015 to promote sustainable and

inclusive cities that provides core infrastructure, a decent quality of
life to its citizens and a clean and sustainable environment. The
target number of cities under the scheme is 100 and initially its
duration was 5 years, which has been recently extended till –

[a] December 2023

[b] June 2024
[c] December 2024
[d] June 2024
[e] March 2025

Solution – [e]
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Q.93) Consider the following statements with respect to NAMASTE

[a] Only 1, 4 and 5 project of the ministry of housing and urban affairs and identify the
[b] Only 1, 3 and 5 correct statement/s
[c] Only 1, 2, 3 and 4
[d] Only 2, 4 and 5
(1) NAMASTE, which stands for National Action Plan for Manual
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Sanitation Ecosystem is a joint initiative of ministry of social justice and
empowerment and ministry of housing and urban affairs
(2) The project shall be implemented in 500 cities with total outlay of
Rs.360 Crores
(3) The nodal implementing agencies for the project is National Safai
Karamchari Financial Development Corporation and National Institute
of Urban Affairs
(4) Under the scheme, Septic/Sewer Tank Workers and their families
will be provided with health insurance coverage under Ayushman
Bharat
(5) Under the scheme, loans will be provided for sanitation equipment
for which rate of interest shall be 5%
Solution – [d]
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Q.94) For making one person in every rural family digitally literate to
[a] Only 1, 2 and 3
make them able to use digital services like banking services, railway
[b] Only 1 and 4
[c] Only 2 and 3 reservation, electricity bill payment, UIDAI services etc, ministry of
[d] Only 2, 3 and 4 electronics and IT launched a scheme in 2017. The nodal
[e] Only 3 implementing agency for the scheme is CSC e – governance services
India limited. Identify the correct statements with respect to the
scheme.

(1) Under the scheme, one person per household is eligible for
training and total 6 Crore rural households will be covered
(2) The beneficiary should be in the age group of 15-35 years
(3) UNDP is the international partner in the scheme
(4) Under the scheme, preference is being given to SC, ST, Women,
Differently abled persons and minorities

Solution – [b]
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Q.95) Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to

the targets of extended Digital India Mission?

[a] 6.25 lakh IT professionals will be re-skilled and up-skilled under

the FutureSkills Prime Programme
[b] 9 more supercomputers will be added under National Super
Computer Mission
[c] 1,200 startups will be supported in Tier 2/3 cities
[d] 2 Centres of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence on health and
agriculture will be set up
[e] Cyber-awareness courses will be developed for 12 crores college
students

Solution – [d]
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Q.96) Shubham belongs to a minority group. He is a B. Com (Hons)

graduate from Delhi University. He aspires to be a civil servant but does not
have enough sources to avail coaching for the same. While reading a
newspaper, he came across a scheme which is meant only for minority
students. Under the scheme, ministry of minority affairs provides
assistance by way of special coaching for qualifying examinations for
admissions in technical and professional courses such as engineering,
medical, law, management etc. and competitive examinations for
recruitment in group A, B and C services and other equivalent posts under
the central and state governments. To get the benefits of the scheme, total
income of Shubham from all sources should not exceed ………… per annum.
After enrolling as a beneficiary under the scheme, Shubham will get
…………. as stipend.

[a] Rs.5 Lakhs, Rs.2500

[b] Rs.6 Lakhs, Rs.2500
[c] Rs.6 Lakhs, Rs.3000
[d] Rs.5 Lakhs, Rs.7500
Solution – [b] [e] Rs.6 Lakhs, Rs.7500
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I.97-99) Read the information given below about three schemes and
answer the questions that follow –

• Scheme X was launched in 2012-13 by the ministry of minority

affairs to empower and instil confidence among minority women
by providing knowledge, tools and techniques for interacting with
government systems, banks and other institutions etc.

• Scheme Y was launched in 2015 to benefit the minority youths

who do not have a formal school leaving certificate

• Scheme Z was launched by ministry of minority to provide

financial support to the minority candidates clearing prelims
conducted by UPSC, SSC and State PCSs
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Q.97) How much financial assistance, under scheme Z, will be

provided to Sakshi who is a minority candidate and has cleared the
prelims examination of SSC CGL?

[a] Rs.1,00,000
[b] Rs.75000
[c] Rs.65000
[d] Rs.50000
[e] Rs.25000

Solution – [e]
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Q.98) The scheme X empower and instil confidence among minority

women in the age group of ……………. by providing knowledge, tools
and techniques for interacting with government systems, banks and
other institutions etc.

[a] 15 to 35 years
[b] 18 to 40 years
[c] 18 to 55 years
[d] 18 to 65 years
[e] 15 to 50 years

Solution – [d]
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Q.99) Scheme Y is a …………….. scheme, partially supported by

……………….

[a] Centrally sponsored, World Bank

[b] Central Sector, IMF
[c] Central Sector, World Bank
[d] Centrally sponsored, Asian Development Bank
[e] Central sector, UNDP

Solution – [c]
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I.100-101) Read the following passage and answer the questions

that follow –

Scheme X was launched in 2021 by ministry of minority affairs by

converging 5 existing schemes of the ministry. The scheme X houses
the objectives of all the 5 schemes. The scheme has 4 components
viz; skilling and training, leadership and entrepreneurship, education
and infrastructure development.

Q.100) Which of the following is not one of the five schemes,

converging which the scheme X was launched?

[a] Seekho aur Kamao

[b] Nai Udaan
[c] Nai Roshni
[d] USTTAD
[e] Hamari Dharohar
Solution – [b]
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Q.101) Consider the following statements with respect to scheme X

and identify the incorrect statement/s

(1) Under leadership and entrepreneurship component of the

scheme, 15% of the women trained as entrepreneurs shall be
selected Business Correspondents
(2) Vishwakarma Villages shall be developed under the infrastructure
development component
(3) For Leadership and Entrepreneurship Component, the age group
of beneficiaries should be 18-25 years
(4) 100% funding is given by the ministry of minority affairs for the
education component of the scheme

[a] Only 1 and 2

[b] Only 2 and 3
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] Only 2 and 4
Solution – [c]
[e] Only 3 and 4
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I.102) The scheme X was launched in 2015 by ministry of skill

development with the following mission statement – “To rapidly
scale up skill development efforts in India, by creating an end to end
outcome focused implementation framework, which aligns demands
of the employers for a well - trained skill workforce with aspirations
of Indian citizens for sustainable livelihoods”

Q.102) The scheme X is governed by a council headed by –

[a] Minister of skill development and entrepreneurship

[b] Prime Minister
[c] Union finance minister
[d] Secretary, Ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship
[e] Chairperson, National Skill Development Corporation

Solution – [b]
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Q.103) The scheme Y was launched in 2015 to encourage and promote Skill
Development by providing free short-term courses and incentivizing this by
providing monetary rewards to youth for skill certification with total outlay
of Rs.12000 Crores. Identify the correct statement/s with respect to
scheme Y

(1) 60% of the funding is being provided by the central government under
centrally sponsored centrally managed component of the scheme, while
the rest 40% is provided by the respective state government
(2) There are three components of the scheme viz; short term training,
recognition of prior learning and special projects
(3) The 4th edition of scheme Y was announced in union budget 2022-23
(4) The 3rd edition of scheme Y was focused on 717 districts with an aim to
target 8 lakh candidates

[a] Only 1 and 2

[b] Only 2, 3 and 4
[c] Only 1, 3 and 4
[d] Only 2 and 4
Solution – [d] [e] Only 1 and 3
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Q.104) Mukesh works in a furniture shop as a carpenter. He has been

[a] Only 1 working in this shop for 10 years. That day, during the lunch break, he and
[b] Only 2 and 3 his colleagues were discussing their respective retirement plan. Mukesh’s
[c] Only 1 and 3 friend Sachin told everyone that he has enrolled himself under a scheme
[d] Only 3 being implemented by ministry of labour and employment, launched in
[e] Only 2 2019. The scheme is a pension benefit schemes for unorganized workers.
On attaining 60 years of age, Rs.3000 as pension is provided to the
beneficiary worker. Mukesh asked Sachin if he also can enrol under the
scheme. To that, Sachin denied by giving a reason. What could be the
reason/s of Mukesh’s ineligibility?

(1) He is 29 years old and earns Rs.14500 per month as salary

(2) He is a beneficiary of EPFO scheme
(3) He is already a beneficiary of Atal Pension Yojana

Solution – [e]
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Q.105) Gaurav is a small trader in the Kalkaji area of New Delhi. He enrolled
himself as a beneficiary under PM Laghu Vyapari Maan Dhan Yojana when he
was 29 years old. One day while going to his shop he met with an unfortunate
accident which led to the disablement of his both legs. The accident happened
when Gaurav was 32 years old. Now, since he is not able to contribute to the
PM Laghu Vyapari Maan Dhan Scheme, what will happen to his enrolment
under the scheme?

[a] Gaurav’s wife can continue the scheme by contributing half the amount
which he was contributing
[b] His wife can take an Exit the scheme by receiving only the share of
contribution with interest as actually earned by the Pension Fund
[c] His wife can take an Exit the scheme by receiving the share of contribution
with interest as actually earned by the Pension Fund or the interest at the
savings bank interest rate thereon, whichever is lower
[d] Gaurav’s wife can continue the scheme by contributing one-fourth the
amount which he was contributing
[e] His wife can take an Exit from the scheme by receiving the share of
contribution with interest as actually earned by the Pension Fund or the
Solution – [e] interest at the savings bank interest rate thereon, whichever is higher
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Q.106) Scheme X was launched in ……………… to provide

unemployment benefits to the workers who are insured under the
ESI scheme. The scheme provides benefits to those insured Person
who have been under insurable employment for a minimum period
of …………. before his/her unemployment. Ministry of labour and
employment has enhanced the benefits and now a payment relief of
…………. of average wages payable up to maximum 90 days of
unemployment. Fill the gaps.

[a] 2018, 78 Days, 25%

[b] 2019, 1 year, 50%
[c] 2020, 2 years, 25%
[d] 2018, 2 years, 50%
[e] 2018, 90 Days, 25%

Solution – [d]
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Q.107) Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan was launched in 2015 to enable

persons with disabilities to gain universal access, equal opportunity
for development, independent living and participation in an inclusive
society in all aspects of life. The scheme targeted to achieve
universal accessibility by June 2022. The nodal ministry to
implement the scheme is ministry of social justice and
empowerment, however, for effective implementation of the
scheme, 4 ministries have collaborated. Which of the following is not
one of the 4 ministries?

[a] Ministry of Home

[b] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[c] Ministry of women and child development
[d] Ministry of Tourism
[e] Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Solution – [c]
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Q.108) Mr. Amit Shah has recently received hearing aids under a Scheme X
was launched in 2017 to provide aids and assistive living devices to senior
citizens who suffer from age-related disabilities such as low vision, hearing
impairment, loss of teeth and locomotor disabilities. The scheme X is being
implemented by ALIMCO. With respect to the eligibility of the scheme,
identify the correct statement/s

(1) Senior citizens only from BPL categories are eligible under the scheme
(2) A Certificate from the Medical Officer is required for loss of vision,
hearing impairment, loss of teeth and locomotor disability
(3) Out of total number of beneficiaries, 33% shall be women

[a] Only 1 and 2

[b] Only 2
[c] Only 2 and 3
[d] Only 1 and 3
[e] Only 3

Solution – [b]
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Q.109) Sameer is an SC category student studying in IIT Delhi. He

aspires to be an entrepreneur and has a revolutionary start-up idea.
But he does not the required technical and financial support for
setting up his own enterprise. That other day, during a seminar
conducted by his house, he came to know about a scheme launched
by the ministry of social justice and empowerment in 2020 to
promote innovation and entrepreneurship among SC students with
special preference to Divyangs in the higher education campuses.
The scheme provides Rs.30 Lakhs in 3 years for setting up of
ventures. How much amount Sameer gets if he will be able to
successfully set up his own venture?

[a] Rs. 2 Crores

[b] Rs.3 Crores
[c] Rs.5 Crores
[d] Rs.1 Crore
[e] Rs.50 Lakhs
Solution – [c]
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Q.110) The Scheme Y was launched in 2021 with a view to help such
persons who are interested in entrepreneurship in the field of
providing services for elderly care. Under the scheme, start-ups are
provided financial assistance for developing innovative products and
services to elderly persons in various areas like health, travel,
finance, legal, housing, food among others. How much grant per
selected start-up is provided under the scheme?

[a] Rs.20 Lakhs

[b] Rs.1 Crores
[c] Rs.30 Lakhs
[d] Rs.2 Crores
[e] Rs.1.5 Crores

Solution – [b]
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Q.111) Which of the following statements is correct with respect to

Scheme for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihoods and
Opportunities?

[a] The scheme was launched in 2021-22 for welfare of transgender

persons, beggars, and particularly vulnerable tribal groups
[b] The total outlay of the scheme is Rs.182 Crores
[c] Under the scheme, the transgenders are provided housing
support in through One Stop Centre
[d] The scheme is being implemented by ministry of women and
child development
[e] Through PM DAKSH scheme, the transgender beneficiaries are
provided with skill development and livelihood opportunities

Solution – [e]
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Q.112) To increase the skill levels of the target youth by providing them short term
and long-term skills, followed by assistance in wage/self-employment, scheme Z
was launched in 2021 by ministry of social justice and empowerment. Shashank is a
21-year-old youth belonging to OBC category. He wants to upskill his artisan skills
through the scheme Z. However, he is confused about his eligibility because his
family income is Rs.2.5 Lakhs per annum. Is Shashank eligible? If yes, how much
wage compensation he will get under the scheme?

[a] He is not eligible because the maximum family income of an OBC category
person to get the benefits of scheme Z should not exceed Rs.2 Lakhs per annum.
[b] He is eligible because the maximum family income of an OBC category person to
get the benefits of scheme Z should not exceed Rs.3 Lakhs per annum, He will get a
wage compensation of Rs.3000
[c] He is eligible because the maximum family income of an OBC category person to
get the benefits of scheme Z should not exceed Rs.3 Lakhs per annum, He will get a
wage compensation of Rs.1500
[d] He is not eligible because the maximum family income of an OBC category
person to get the benefits of scheme Z should not exceed Rs.1.5 Lakhs per annum.
[e] He is eligible because the maximum family income of an OBC category person to
get the benefits of scheme Z should not exceed Rs.4 Lakhs per annum, He will get a
wage compensation of Rs.3000
Solution – [b]
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Q.113) For integrated development and socio-economic upliftment

[a] Only 1 and 2 of De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic tribes, SEEDS scheme
[b] Only 3 and 4
was launched in 2022 by the ministry of social justice and
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] Only 2 and 4 empowerment. With respect to the components of the scheme,
[e] Only 1 and 4 identify the incorrect statement/s

(1) Free coaching for competitive examination will be provided to

the beneficiaries. Rs.50 Crores has been allocated to this component
(2) Health insurance of Rs.5 Lakh per family per year will be
provided. Rs.49 Crores will be spent on this component
(3) Rs.49 Crores will be spent for providing housing benefits to the
beneficiaries under PMAY
(4) Financial assistance will be provided to NRLM, which in
collaboration of SRLM will provide employment opportunities. The
amount spent will be Rs.50 Crores

Solution – [b]
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Q.114) Scheme for Residential Education for SC Students in High

Schools in Targeted Areas is a scheme of ministry of social justice
and empowerment. It was launched in 2022 for providing seats for
the meritorious SC boys and girls in the best private residential
schools in the country. Under the scheme, the scholarship shall be
provided to the students studying in class IX to XII. Aarush is an SC
category student who gets admission in a residential school in class
9th after clearing an entrance exam conducted under the scheme.
What is the name of the entrance exam? How much scholarship per
annum will Aarush get?

[a] SHRESHTA – NETS, Rs.1,25,000

[b] SHRESHTA – EXAM, Rs.1,00,000
[c] SHRESHTA – NETS, Rs.75,000
[d] SHRESHTA, Rs.1,00,000
[e] SHRESHTA – NETS, Rs.1,00,000
Solution – [e]
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Q.115) Dr. Ambedkar Centre of excellence scheme has been recently

launched to set up centres of excellence to provide high quality free
coaching facilities to the Scheduled Caste students for the Civil
Services examinations, conducted by UPSC. Under the scheme, Dr.
Ambedkar foundation will set up centres of excellence in …………….
central universities. Total strength per centre will be ……………. out of
which …………. seats will be reserved for girl students. …………………..
per annum/per student will be provided to the university for 100
students by Dr. Ambedkar foundation.

[a] 31, 100, 33, Rs.75000

[b] 31, 100, 25, Rs.75000
[c] 33, 100, 31, Rs.55000
[d] 31, 100, 30, Rs.10000
[e] 35, 100, 33, Rs.75000

Solution – [a]
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Q.116) How much grant-in-aid is provided to set up Dr. Ambedkar

Chair under Dr. Ambedkar Chairs Scheme launched with an aim to
provide advanced Centres of learning in the premier universities and
educational institutes?

[a] Rs.50 Lakhs

[b] Rs.25 Lakhs
[c] Rs.75 Lakhs
[d] Rs.10 Lakhs
[e] Rs.95 Lakhs

Solution – [c]
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I.117) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow –

Scheme Z was launched in 2021 by integrating various initiatives/schemes

of ministry of social justice and empowerment. Some of the components of
scheme Z are shelter and health for senior citizens, health and nutrition
support for senior citizens, Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana etc. The scheme Z was
formerly known as National Action Plan for Senior Citizens

Q.117) Under livelihood and skilling of senior citizens component of

scheme Z, senior citizens are encouraged to form Self Help Groups for
keeping themselves engaged for carrying out activities. The SHGs formed
under this component are also known as –

[a] SAMOOH
[b] VARG
[c] AGRASR
[d] SAMUDAY
[e] MANDLI
Solution – [c]
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I.118-119) Read the following passage and answer the questions that
follow –

Ministry of social justice and empowerment has combined various schemes

being implemented for the welfare of OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, NTs and SNTs to
launch the scheme X in FY 2021-22. The scheme consists of five sub-
schemes viz; Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, Post-
Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, Top Class School
Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, Top Class College Education for
OBC, EBC and DNT Students and Construction of Hostel for OBC Boys and
Girls.
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Q.118) Consider the following statements with respect to Pre-Matric

Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students and identify the correct
statement/s

(1) To avail scholarship under the scheme, parental income should not
exceed Rs.2.0 Lakhs per annum
(2) A scholarship holder under this scheme should not hold any other
educational scholarship for the purpose of studying in class IX and X
(3) Rs.4000 per month is awarded as scholarship under the scheme
(4) Only two boys of the same parents/guardian will be entitled to receive
scholarships. This restriction will, however, not apply to girls

[a] Only 1 and 2

[b] Only 2 and 3
[c] Only 1 and 4
[d] Only 2, 3 and 4
[e] Only 1, 3 and 4

Solution – [d]
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Q.119) Under Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT

Students, how much scholarship is provided for degree and post-
graduate level professional courses?

[a] Rs.20,000
[b] Rs.10,000
[c] Rs.13,000
[d] Rs.8,000
[e] Rs.5,000

Solution – [a]
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Q.120) Consider the following statements with respect to Central scheme

of Top Class School Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students and identify
the incorrect statement/s

(1) This scheme is for providing premium education to the meritorious

students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT categories by funding their
education from Class 9th onwards till they complete Class 12th
(2) To avail the benefits of the scheme, the annual household income
should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakhs per annum
(3) Maximum Rs.1,00,000 per annum per student is provided to the
students of classes 9th and 10th
(4) Maximum Rs. 1,50,000 per annum per student is provided to the
students of classes 11th and 12th

[a] Only 1 and 2

[b] Only 3 and 4
[c] Only 2, 3 and 4
[d] Only 1, 2 and 3
Solution – [b] [e] Only 1 and 4
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Q.121) To recognize and promote quality education amongst

Students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT categories by providing full
financial support for pursuing higher education beyond class 12th ,
central sector scheme of Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC
and DNT Students is being implemented under the scheme X. How
much maximum financial assistance is being provided as tuition fee
to the beneficiaries in case of private sector institutions?

[a] Rs.1.50 Lakhs

[b] Rs.2.00 Lakhs
[c] Rs.2.25 Lakhs
[d] Rs.2.50 Lakhs
[e] Rs.2.75 Lakhs

Solution – [b]
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Q.122) Under central sector scheme of Construction of Hostel for

OBC Boys and Girls, how much cost per hostel seat is borne by the
government in case of North-Eastern states and Himalayan states?

[a] Rs.1.50 Lakhs

[b] Rs.2.00 Lakhs
[c] Rs.2.25 Lakhs
[d] Rs.2.50 Lakhs
[e] Rs.3.50 Lakhs

Solution – [e]
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Q.123) Consider the following statements with respect to VISVAS

yojana of ministry of social justice and empowerment and identify
the correct statement/s

(1) The scheme provides financial assistance to SC and OBC self-help

groups and individuals in the form of interest subvention
(2) It was launched in 2021 for implementation period up to 2025-26
(3) The beneficiary should have family income up to Rs.3 Lakhs
(4) In case of SHGs, interest subvention of 5% is provided for loans
up to Rs.10 Lakhs

[a] Only 2, 3 and 4

[b] Only 3 and 4
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] Only 2 and 4
[e] Only 1 and 2
Solution – [c]
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Q.124) The Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana

[a] 40%, 20 Lakhs (PMAGY), which is now being implemented as 'Adarsh Gram'
[b] 45%, 21 Lakhs component of the Scheme of PM-AJAY, has been designed with an
[c] 30%, 30 Lakhs area-based approach, wherein villages having high density of
[d] 40%, 21 Lakhs Scheduled Castes (SCs) populations are taken up for holistic
[e] 25%, 20 Lakhs
development. In order to cater to more SC population, the selection
criteria for villages have been recently revised in 2022-23 from 'more
than 50%' SC population to 'more than ……………'. Under the Adarsh
Gram Component of the scheme, there is no provision of
sanctioning of work, however, an amount of ……………… per village
will be provided for newly selected villages by the Central
Government which would be utilized as per the gaps identified in
the Village Development Plan

Solution – [d]
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Q.125) Consider the following statements with respect to PM

[a] Only 1, 2, 4 and 5
formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme and identify
[b] Only 2, 3 and 4 the correct statement/s
[c] Only 1, 3 and 4
[d] Only 2, 3 and 5 (1) The scheme was launched in 2020 to upgrade the micro food
[e] Only 1 and 3 processing industry by providing financial, technical and business
support
(2) It is a central sector scheme with total outlay of Rs.10,000 Crores
(3) National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and
Management and Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology will
provide support for training of units, product development, appropriate
packaging and machinery for micro units
(4) Under the scheme, Credit-linked capital subsidy at 35% of the
eligible project cost with a maximum ceiling of Rs.10 lakh per unit is
provided
(5) A seed capital of Rs. 50,000 per Self Help Group member

Solution – [c]