Indian History MCQs 79 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)
81. With reference to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act (1992), consider the following statements:
- It established urban local bodies (municipalities) as constitutional entities.
- It introduced the three-tier structure for urban governance.
- It mandates that municipal elections be held every six years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
82. Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009:
- It provides free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 years of age.
- It mandates a 25% reservation for economically weaker sections in private schools.
- It applies to all educational institutions, including unaided minority institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
83. With reference to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (2014), consider the following statements:
- It aims to eliminate open defecation in India.
- It focuses on waste management and cleanliness.
- It is implemented only in rural areas under the Ministry of Rural Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
84. Consider the following statements regarding the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (2020):
- It aims to make India self-reliant in various economic sectors.
- It focuses on promoting local manufacturing and reducing import dependency.
- It is a short-term relief measure designed for only one year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
85. With reference to India’s space missions, consider the following statements:
- Chandrayaan-1 (2008) confirmed the presence of water molecules on the Moon.
- Mangalyaan (2013) made India the first country to reach Mars in its first attempt.
- Chandrayaan-2 (2019) successfully landed on the Moon’s surface.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
86. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY):
- It aims to provide universal access to banking services.
- It offers an overdraft facility to account holders.
- It is applicable only to rural populations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
87. With reference to the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme, consider the following statements:
- It aims to address declining child sex ratios in India.
- It focuses only on education for the girl child.
- It is jointly implemented by three ministries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
88. Consider the following statements regarding the Ayushman Bharat scheme:
- It provides health insurance coverage for economically weaker sections.
- It aims to set up Health and Wellness Centers across India.
- It covers secondary and tertiary healthcare expenses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
89. With reference to the Atal Pension Yojana, consider the following statements:
- It is aimed at workers in the unorganized sector.
- The government guarantees a fixed pension after retirement.
- It is linked to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
90. Consider the following statements regarding the Ujjwala Yojana:
- It provides free LPG connections to economically weaker households.
- It aims to reduce health hazards caused by smoke from traditional cooking fuels.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
