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MCQs - 2026-08

251.
What was the original target year set by the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to achieve 'Har Ghar Jal' (water tap connection to every rural household)?
A 2022
B 2023
C 2024
D 2025
252.
When was the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) launched, and what is its primary objective?
A 2014, To provide irrigation facilities to all farms
B 2019, To provide safe and adequate drinking water through tap connections to all rural households
C 2020, To clean all major rivers in India
D 2018, To promote rainwater harvesting in urban areas
253.
The recent "Phase III Expansion" of PMAY-U in 2026 primarily aims to ensure continued support for which segment of the urban population?
A High-income Group (HIG)
B Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
C Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low-Income Group (LIG)
D Corporate Employees
254.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-U)?
A In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR)
B Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS)
C Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP)
D Rural Housing Interest Subsidy Scheme (RHISS)
255.
When was the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-U) launched, and what was its primary objective?
A 2014, Housing for All by 2020
B 2015, Housing for All by 2022
C 2016, Smart Cities Development
D 2017, Urban Infrastructure Upgrade
256.
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition aims to highlight the historical significance of the transatlantic slave trade and its lasting impact. What is a key objective of this observance?
A To promote new trade routes for historical artifacts.
B To encourage the study of ancient civilizations.
C To reflect on the historical events and the dialogue of memories between cultures.
D To organize cultural festivals celebrating colonial history.
257.
Which international organization designated August 23rd as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition?
A United Nations (UN)
B World Trade Organization (WTO)
C United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
D International Labour Organization (ILO)
258.
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed annually on which date to commemorate the victims of slavery and to raise awareness about its abolition?
A August 12
B August 23
C September 1
D October 5
259.
Which state in India holds the highest number of GI tags for traditional art and craft forms as of early 2026?
A Tamil Nadu
B Uttar Pradesh
C Karnataka
D Kerala
260.
The GI tag for a traditional art form provides legal protection under which of the following acts?
A Copyright Act, 1957
B Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
C Patents Act, 1970
D Trade Marks Act, 1999
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