Indian History MCQs 88 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

71. With reference to the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), consider the following statements:

1. It provides banking services through India Post offices.
2. It offers fixed deposits and loan facilities.
3. It is governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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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72. Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT):

1. It is a statutory body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
2. It deals exclusively with environmental disputes.
3. Its judgments are advisory and not legally binding.

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

 

73. Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009:

1. It provides free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 years of age.
2. It mandates a 25% reservation for economically weaker sections in private schools.
3. 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

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74. Consider the following statements regarding the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM):

1. It was launched to improve healthcare services in rural areas.
2. It primarily focuses on maternal and child health.
3. It was merged into the National Health Mission in 2013.

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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75. With reference to the National AYUSH Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It promotes Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH).
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3. It aims to integrate AYUSH services with modern healthcare.

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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76. Consider the following statements regarding the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY):

1. It aims to promote growth in the agriculture sector.
2. It provides financial assistance to state governments for agricultural development.
3. It was launched as part of the Green Revolution strategy.

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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77. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), consider the following statements:

1. It provides insurance coverage to farmers against crop failure.
2. The scheme covers losses due to natural disasters.
3. The premium is fully paid by the government.

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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78. Consider the following statements regarding the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):

1. It is a statutory body under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
2. The Prime Minister of India is its chairperson.
3. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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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79. With reference to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by India and France at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21).
2. Its aim is to promote solar energy adoption among tropical countries.
3. Only countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn can join.

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

80. Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):

1. It is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
2. The Chairperson of NHRC must be a retired Chief Justice of India.
3. NHRC can take suo motu cognizance of human rights violations.

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