Government Schemes & Programs MCQs

81.

The National Skill Development Mission was launched in which year?

A 2014

B 2015

C 2016

D 2017

82.

The integration of digital platforms under NSDM is primarily for:

A Entertainment purposes.

B Skill assessment and certification.

C Only for administrative tasks.

D Marketing of training programs.

83.

What is a secondary objective of skill development programs under NSDM?

A Discouraging entrepreneurship.

B Promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment.

C Increasing reliance on foreign labor.

D Reducing the need for vocational training.

84.

How is the success of the NSDM measured?

A Number of government jobs created.

B Number of individuals trained, certified, and placed in jobs.

C Increase in GDP growth rate.

D Reduction in poverty levels.

85.

The NSDM aims to strengthen linkages between:

A Training providers, industry, and academia.

B Government departments and international organizations.

C Rural development agencies and urban planning bodies.

D Financial institutions and real estate developers.

86.

What is a key focus area for improving the quality of training delivery under NSDM?

A Reducing the number of training centers.

B Standardized curricula, trainer development, and technology use.

C Increasing the duration of training programs.

D Focusing solely on theoretical knowledge.

87.

In which emerging sectors has NSDM placed significant emphasis on upskilling and reskilling in recent years?

A Traditional crafts and agriculture.

B Artificial intelligence, data analytics, and renewable energy.

C Textile manufacturing and handicrafts.

D Mining and heavy industry.

88.

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) under NSDM aims to:

A Provide financial assistance for starting businesses.

B Encourage employers to provide apprenticeship opportunities.

C Offer scholarships for vocational training.

D Subsidize the cost of higher education.

89.

Which of the following is a key initiative under the National Skill Development Mission?

A National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).

B Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).

C Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

D Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

90.

What is the primary objective of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)?

A To provide higher education scholarships.

B To equip the youth with employable skills and enhance industry readiness.

C To offer financial aid for starting businesses.

D To promote research in basic sciences.