Indian History MCQs 86 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

51. With reference to the NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:

1. It replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.
2. It is responsible for formulating Five-Year Plans.
3. It promotes cooperative federalism in policy-making.

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

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52. With reference to the Digital India initiative (2015), consider the following statements:

1. It aims to improve digital infrastructure and internet connectivity.
2. It includes programs like Aadhaar, e-Governance, and digital payments.
3. It mandates that all government services must be provided only in digital format.

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

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53. Consider the following statements regarding the Chandrayaan-3 mission (2023):

1. It was India’s first attempt at a soft landing on the Moon.
2. It successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole.
3. It was launched using the PSLV rocket.

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

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54. With reference to the PM Gati Shakti initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It is a national infrastructure development plan.
2. It aims to integrate various transport and logistics networks.
3. It focuses only on railway and road infrastructure.

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

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55. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY):

1. It aims to provide affordable housing to all by 2022.
2. It has two components: PMAY-Urban and PMAY-Rural.
3. It provides full housing grants without beneficiary contribution.

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

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56. Consider the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission:

1. It aims to provide tap water to every rural household by 2024.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
3. It focuses only on new water supply projects and does not improve existing infrastructure.

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

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57. With reference to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, consider the following statements:

1. It replaces the previous National Policy on Education of 1986.
2. It promotes a multidisciplinary approach in higher education.
3. It makes English the mandatory medium of instruction in all schools.

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

 

58. Consider the following statements regarding the Smart Cities Mission:

1. It aims to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
3. It covers all urban local bodies across India.

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

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59. With reference to the Startup India initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
2. It provides tax benefits and funding support for startups.
3. Startups must be registered under the Companies Act, 2013, to avail benefits.

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

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60. Consider the following statements regarding the Digital India initiative:

1. It aims to improve digital connectivity and e-governance.
2. It includes Aadhaar, Digital Locker, and e-Governance projects.
3. It replaces all traditional government transactions with digital-only services.

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