MCQs: National Digital Health, EIA, Smart Cities 2.0

1.

The Smart Cities Mission is an initiative under which larger government program?

A Make in India

B Digital India

C Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

D Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

2.

Which of the following is a key objective of the Smart Cities Mission in India?

A To create self-sustaining, citizen-friendly, and environmentally sustainable cities.

B To relocate populations from congested urban areas to rural regions.

C To focus solely on the development of smart transportation systems.

D To privatize all urban infrastructure development.

3.

The 'Smart Cities 2.0' initiative, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, focuses on which of the following aspects?

A Digital infrastructure development only

B Enhancing citizen engagement and data-driven governance

C Promoting rural tourism

D Developing new satellite towns

4.

Why is a robust EIA process considered crucial for sustainable development?

A It ensures that development projects do not cause irreversible environmental damage.

B It guarantees financial returns for all infrastructure projects.

C It prioritizes industrial growth over environmental concerns.

D It simplifies the process of obtaining project clearances.

5.

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in India is primarily governed by which of the following?

A The Forest Conservation Act, 1980

B The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

C The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

D The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

6.

The Supreme Court recently upheld stricter norms for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Which of the following is a key aspect of these stricter norms?

A Reduced public consultation period

B Exemption for certain large-scale projects from EIA

C Increased post-clearance monitoring and compliance

D Relaxation of norms for industries in ecologically sensitive zones

7.

The pan-India expansion of the National Digital Health Mission aims to create a unified digital health ecosystem. Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of this mission?

A Improving access to healthcare services

B Ensuring portability of health records

C Reducing the cost of medical treatments

D Promoting research and development in healthcare

8.

Which of the following is a key component of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?

A Issuance of unique health IDs to citizens

B Mandatory health insurance for all

C Government-run hospitals only

D Free medical check-ups in private clinics

9.

The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) has been renamed to which of the following?

A Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

B National Health Digital Initiative (NHDI)

C Digital Health India Programme (DHIP)

D Health Information Network of India (HINI)

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-05-25