SIKKIM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
(A.E)
MOCK TEST
GENERAL STUDIES- [GOVERNMENT SCHEMES]
TIME: 1 HOUR Date: 29/10/2024 (Tuesday)
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. There are items in the MCQ section.
3. Each items carries 2 MARKS.
4. Only ONE ANSWER is to be marked against each question.
5. There is NEGATIVE MARKING (one-third) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective
type questions.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Dr. Ambedkar scheme for Social integration through Inter
Caste Marriages
1. It is applicable to 1000 couples annually.
2. Each couple gets 5 lakh rupees.
3. To avail the scheme, one of the couple should belong to either schedule caste or schedule tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only d) None
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on
a) 2nd October 2014 b) 15th January 2015
c) 2nd October 2015 d) 26th January 2014
Considered the following statements
1. Maulana Azad National Fellowship scheme was launched in 2009
2. It was launched to encourage students from minority communities to pursue higher education at level such as
M.Phil and Ph.D.
3. These fellowships are awarded for a period of 8 years.
4. 50% of the total number of fellowships are reserved for women candidates.
Which of the above statements are correct
a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2 and 3 only
The PHH and AAY categories belongs to which of the following
a) Atal Pension Yojana b) Pradhanmantri fasal Bima Yojana
c) National food security act d) Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
When was the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana’ launched?
a) 15th August 2016 b) 15th August 2015
nd
c) 22 January 2015 d) 2nd October 2014
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given in the lists.
List-I (NGO) List-II-II (Commitment)
A. Nanhi Kali 1. Civil Liberties and Democratic rights.
B. Naz Foundation 2. Adivasi, Dalits, Muslims and Womens rights.
C. Oxfam India 3. Girl Child Education
D. PUCL 4. LGBTQIA+ rights
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 4 2 1
b) 1 2 3 4
c) 2 3 1 4
d) 4 1 2 3
The ICDS scheme was launched on?
a) 2nd October 1975 b) 15th August 1975
c) 26th January 1975 d) 14th November 1975
Which of the following scheme is for prevention of trafficking and rescue, rehabilitation and re integration of
victims of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation
a) Ujjwala b) Raksha
c) Karuna d) None of these
Consider the following statements regarding the New Education Policy 2020 (NEP)
1. The NEP 2020 replaced the 34 year old national policy on education 1986.
2. The NEP 2020 renamed the Ministry of Human Resources Development to Ministry of Education
3. The old 10+2 structure of schooling is replaced by a new 4+3+3+2 model.
4. The NEP 2020 will promote the medium of instruction in local language until grade 5.
Which of the above statements are true:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only d) All the above
The National Education Policy 2020 was recommended by which committee
a) Kothari Commission b) Radhakrishnan Committee
c) University Grants Commission d) Kasturirangan Committee
Consider the following statements regarding Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.
1. The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a savings scheme for girl child launched by Government of India in 2015.
2. The maximum age of a girl eligible for opening an account in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is 12 years.
3. It is a part of Government’s “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” project.
4. The account matures after 25 years, at which the girl child can withdraw the entire amount.
Which of the above statements are incorrect:
a) 1 and 3 Only b) 2 and 4 Only
c) 4 only d) All are correct
When was MGNREGA scheme launched in India
a) 2002 b) 2005
c) 2006 d) 2009
Who is the founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan
a) Anand Mahindra b) Kailash satyarthi
c) Anjali Gopalan d) Jaiprakash Narayan
The Right to Education Act was passed in
a) 2004 b) 2006
c) 2009 d) 2012
What is the slogan of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana?
a) Sabka Sath sabka Vikas b) Beti Bachao Beti padhao
c) Kal Ki fikra Nahin d) mera Khata Bhagya Vidhata
Which state has been allocated the maximum number of cities under the smart cities mission?
a) Maharashtra b) Tamil Nadu
c) Gujarat d) Uttar Pradesh
Which of the following services is not provided by Anganwadi workers under ICDS?
a) Preprimary education b) Nutrition education
c) Supplementary nutrition d) Childbirth
Consider the following statements on Pradhanmantri Jan Dhan Yojana
1. It aims to bring Universal access to banking services to all households in India
2. It aims to enhance financial literacy
3. PMJDY was launched on 28 August 2014.
4. Jan Dhan Darshak app was launched under the PMJDY to make things easier and more feasible.
Which of the above statements are correct
a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 2 only d) All the above
Who are the beneficiaries of ICDS scheme
i) Children in the age group of 0-6 years ii) Children in the age group of 0-12 years
iii) Pregnant women iv) Lactating mothers
Codes:
a) i) Only b) i) and iv) Only
c) ii) and iii) Only d) All the above
The National Health Mission was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in
a) 2012 b) 2013
c) 2014 d) 2015
Which of the following scheme is for prevention of trafficking and rescue, rehabilitation and re integration of
victims of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation
a) Ujjwala b) Raksha
c) Karuna d) None of these
Eklavya model residential schools to benefit
a) SC students b) ST students
c) EWS students d) OBC students
Name the scheme to empower and develop leadership among minority women in the age group of 18-65
years.
a) Minority Welfare scheme b) Alpsankhyak Mahila Yojana
c) Nai Manzil d) Nai Roshni
Which of the following statement is not true about Agneepath defence policy reform
a) It was announced by Defence Minister on June 14th 2022.
b) Agniveers will be recruited for a period of 6 years.
c) After the completion of the service, the Agni weeds will receive about 11 lakh to 12 lakh Seva Nidhi package.
d) There will be no gratuity or pension benefits under the scheme.
What is the full form of SWAYAM- and Indigenous it platform for hosting the massive open online
courses( MOOCs)
a) School Website of Active Lesson for Youth Aspiring Minds
b) Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
c) Students Website of Active Interaction for Young Aspiring Minds
d) None of the above
‘Nirbhaya Fund’ is related to which of the following
a) Women education b) Women safety
c) Women health services d) Women skill development
‘SWEEKRUTI’ a scheme to provide equitable justice for transgender persons was launched in 2017 by which
state
a) Odisha b) Kerala
c) Nagaland d) Karnataka
The ‘International Day of persons with disabilities’ is marked every year on
a) 2nd November b) 3rd December
c) 5th September d) 8th October
Accessible India campaign launched in 2015 By Ministry of Social justice and empowerment is also known as
a) Pradhanmantri Jan Vikas karykram b) Pradhanmantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
c) Bharat Samriddhi Yojana d) Sugamay Bharat Yojana
What is the rank of Sikkim as per the NFSA’s state ranking index for 2022 in the special category
a) 2nd b) 3rd
c) 4th d) 5th
The ‘Bahini Scheme’ launched by the Govt of Sikkim is related to:
a) Provide aid of Rs 3 lakhs to childless mothers for vitro fertilization treatment (IVF)
b) Installation of vending machines to ensure free access to sanitary pads for school girls.
c) Assist in fostering the practice of saving money among non-working mothers.
d) Not a Govt of Sikkim scheme
The Sikkim organic Mission was launched on
a) 2010 b) 2003
c) 2002 d) 2008
