Which of the following is a primary objective of the National Health Mission (NHM), particularly with its focus on rural healthcare access?
A To promote medical tourism in urban areas
B To provide universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services
C To establish private super-specialty hospitals in every district
D To focus solely on tertiary care services
Answer: B
The primary objective of NHM is to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services that are accountable and responsive to people's needs, with a special focus on strengthening health systems, particularly in rural areas.
102.
The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched in 2013 by subsuming which two previous health missions?
A National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
B Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
C Ayushman Bharat and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
D National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) and Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP)
Answer: A
The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched in 2013 by the Government of India, subsuming the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
103.
Which Union Ministry is responsible for the implementation of the PM-KISAN scheme?
A Ministry of Finance
B Ministry of Rural Development
C Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
D Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Answer: C
The PM-KISAN scheme is a central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
104.
The financial assistance under the PM-KISAN scheme is disbursed in how many equal installments annually?
A Two installments of βΉ3,000 each
B Four installments of βΉ1,500 each
C Three installments of βΉ2,000 each
D One lump sum installment of βΉ6,000
Answer: C
The PM-KISAN scheme provides βΉ6,000 per year to eligible farmer families, which is disbursed in three equal installments of βΉ2,000 each, every four months.
105.
As of 2026, what is the annual financial assistance provided to eligible farmer families under the PM-KISAN scheme?
A βΉ4,000
B βΉ6,000
C βΉ8,000
D βΉ10,000
Answer: B
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, eligible farmer families receive an annual financial benefit of βΉ6,000, disbursed in three equal installments of βΉ2,000 each.
106.
The expanded rural housing scheme, like PMAY-G, typically involves financial assistance shared between which entities?
A Only Central Government.
B Only State Governments.
C Central and State Governments.
D Private sector companies and NGOs.
Answer: C
PMAY-G is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, where the cost of assistance is shared between the Central Government and State Governments, typically in a 60:40 ratio for plain areas and 90:10 for Himalayan states, North-Eastern states, and Union Territories with legislatures.
107.
What is the main objective of the expanded rural housing scheme, such as PMAY-G?
A To provide interest-free loans for urban housing.
B To provide financial assistance for constructing pucca houses to eligible rural households.
C To develop smart cities in rural areas.
D To offer rental housing solutions to migrant workers.
Answer: B
The primary objective of PMAY-G is to provide financial assistance to eligible rural households for the construction of a pucca house with basic amenities, thereby addressing housing needs in rural India.
108.
Which flagship scheme is primarily associated with the recently approved expansion of the rural housing program in India?
A Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
B Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana β Gramin (PMAY-G)
C Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
D Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Gramin)
Answer: B
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana β Gramin (PMAY-G) is the flagship rural housing scheme in India, aimed at providing 'Housing for All' in rural areas. Any expansion of the rural housing program would primarily refer to this scheme.
109.
The new phase of the Skill Development Program aims to empower youth with skills relevant to which of the following, as a primary objective?
A Only self-employment ventures.
B Enhancing employability and creating a skilled workforce for various sectors.
C Primarily agricultural sector jobs.
D Providing free education up to postgraduate level.
Answer: B
The core objective of government skill development programs is to enhance the employability of the youth across diverse sectors, making them job-ready for both wage employment and self-employment opportunities.
110.
Which framework is primarily used for standardizing skill training and ensuring quality under the new phase of the Skill Development Program?
A National Education Policy (NEP)
B National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)
C National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
D Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Answer: B
The National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) is a competency-based framework that organizes all qualifications according to a series of levels of knowledge, skills, and aptitude, ensuring standardization and quality in skill training programs like PMKVY.
