SSC CGL (Prelims) General: Government Schemes and Policies questions with solutions

Q1. Assertion (A): The National Green Hydrogen Mission promotes clean energy. Reason (R): It is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

1. Both A and R are true and R explains A
2. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

Answer: Both A and R are true but R does not explain A

The National Green Hydrogen Mission is indeed aimed at promoting clean energy, so Assertion (A) is true. It is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, so Reason (R) is also true. However, R states the implementing ministry and does not explain why the mission promotes clean energy.

Q2. Consider the following statements on the PM-PRANAM scheme: 1. It aims to incentivize states to promote alternative and organic fertilizers. 2. It focuses on reducing the subsidy burden on chemical fertilizers. 3. It is a 100% centrally funded scheme with no state contribution. Which of the above statements are correct?

1. Only 1 and 2 are correct
2. Only 2 and 3 are correct
3. Only 1 and 3 are correct
4. All 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Answer: Only 1 and 2 are correct

PM-PRANAM is intended to encourage states to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and promote alternatives such as organic fertilizers. It also aims to ease the subsidy burden on chemical fertilizers. The third statement is incorrect because it is not described as a 100% centrally funded scheme with no state contribution.

Q3. The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme is implemented by which Union Ministry?

1. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
2. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
3. Ministry of Jal Shakti
4. Ministry of Power

Answer: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

PM-KUSUM is a scheme for promoting solar energy use in agriculture, including solar pumps and decentralized solar power. It is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Q4. Which government initiative focuses on improving basic urban services like water supply, sewerage, and urban infrastructure in cities across India?

1. Smart Cities Mission
2. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
3. Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)
4. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

Answer: Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

AMRUT is a flagship urban development mission focused on providing basic services to households and improving urban infrastructure. Its emphasis is on water supply, sewerage, drainage, and other civic amenities in selected cities.

Q5. Which government initiative aims to empower women through skill development and support for entrepreneurship?

1. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
2. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme
3. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
4. National Mission for Empowerment of Women

Answer: Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme is aimed at empowering women by providing support, awareness, and skill development at the community level. It also encourages entrepreneurship and access to services.

Q6. The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to all rural households by 2024. Which of the following is a key challenge?

1. Lack of funding
2. Ensuring sustainability and water quality
3. Limited community participation
4. Lack of monitoring

Answer: Ensuring sustainability and water quality

A major challenge in Jal Jeevan Mission is ensuring that water supply remains sustainable and that the water delivered is of acceptable quality. Merely providing connections is not enough if the source dries up or water becomes unsafe.