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Consider the following statements: 1. The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived. 2. In an SHG, all members take responsibility for a loan an individual takes. 3. The Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Commercial banks support SHGs. How many of the above statements are correct?
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The SHG movement gained momentum due to NABARD's efforts, not the State Bank of India.
- Statement 2 is correct: In an SHG, collective responsibility is a key feature. When a member takes a loan, the entire group is collectively responsible for repaying it. This approach helps build trust and ensures repayment.
- Statement 3 is correct: Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) play a crucial role in supporting SHGs by providing financial services and enabling features like Dual Authentication in microATMs for SHG transactions. This support helps SHGs access credits and operate effectively.
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1. Farmers pay a uniform premium of 2% for any crop any season.
2. Scheme covers post-harvest losses due to cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which is/are correct?
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1. Promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
2. Provides refinance through SIDBI.
Select the correct code.
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‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of Government of India, aims at:
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Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at:
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1. Minimum guaranteed pension scheme for unorganized sector workers.
2. Only one member of a family can join.
3. Same pension guaranteed for spouse after subscriber’s death.
Select correct code.
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‘Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’ has been launched for
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
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With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA’, a trained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup 2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy 3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization 4. Conducting the delivery of baby Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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The endeavor of ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’ Programme is:
1. to promote institutional deliveries
2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery.
3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centers in rural areas
2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skill development
3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Consider the following: 1. Hotels and restaurants 2. Motor transport undertakings 3. Newspaper establishments 4. Private medical institutions The employees of which of the above can have the ‘Social Security’ coverage under Employees’ State Insurance Scheme?
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How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? 1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions. 2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare remedial measures. 3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination for anti-poverty programmes. 4. DRDAs ensure effective utilization of funds for anti-poverty programmes. Which statements are correct?
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With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”? 1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry. 2. To increase processing of perishable items and reduce wastage. 3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs. Select the correct answer.
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Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”?
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An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops?
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With reference to the schemes launched by the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana. 2. Ministry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS):
1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible.
2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of Rs. 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to give matching amounts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The loans disbursed to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme are covered under Rashtriya Krishi Beema Yojna of Life Insurance Corporation of India
2. The Kisan Credit Card holders are provided personal accident insurance of Rs. 50,000 for accidental death and Rs. 25,000 for permanent disability
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1. Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, the food grains are available to the poorest of the poor families at Rs. 2 per kg for wheat and Rs. 3 per kg for rice.
2. Under the National Old Age Pension Scheme, the old and destitute are provided Rs. 75 per month as Central Pension, in addition to the amount provided by most State Governments.
3. Government of India has allocated 25 kg food grains per Below Poverty Line family per month, at less than half the economic cost.
Which of these statements are correct?
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The Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana which came into operation from 1-12-1997 aims to provide gainful employment to the urban unemployed or underemployed poor but does not include
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The Employment Assurance Scheme envisages financial assistance to rural areas for guaranteeing employment to at least
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Which one of the following is the objective of National Renewal Fund?
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Which one of the following is correct regarding stabilization and structural adjustment as two components of the new economic policy adopted in India?
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Which one of the following is true regarding the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY)?
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Antyodaya scheme aims at: