Indian History MCQs 90 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

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91. Consider the following statements regarding the PM Gati Shakti initiative:

  1. It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity.
  2. It integrates various transport and logistics sectors.
  3. It focuses exclusively on road and railway 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

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βœ… Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • Gati Shakti is a national master plan to improve logistics efficiency. βœ…
  • It integrates multiple sectors, including aviation, ports, and telecom. βœ…
  • It does not focus only on road and railway infrastructure. ❌

92. With reference to the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. It allows beneficiaries to access subsidized food grains anywhere in India.
  2. It is implemented under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
  3. It requires Aadhaar authentication for portability.

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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βœ… Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • ONORC allows migrant workers to access food grains from any PDS shop. βœ…
  • It is implemented under the NFSA. βœ…
  • Aadhaar authentication is required for portability. βœ…

93. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA):

  1. It is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
  2. It provides financial assistance for renewable energy projects.
  3. It regulates the renewable energy sector in 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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βœ… Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • IREDA is a PSU under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. βœ…
  • It provides loans and funding for renewable energy projects. βœ…
  • It does not regulate the renewable energy sector; that role is handled by other agencies. ❌

 

94. Consider the following statements regarding the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM):

  1. It is an initiative of NITI Aayog to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
  2. It provides funding support for startups and incubators.
  3. It focuses exclusively on urban-based technology startups.

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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βœ… Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • AIM is a NITI Aayog initiative to promote innovation in India. βœ…
  • It provides funding for startups, incubators, and innovation hubs. βœ…
  • It is not limited to urban technology startups; it supports rural innovation as well. ❌

95. With reference to the E-Shram Portal, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a database for unorganized sector workers in India.
  2. It provides workers with an Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number (UAN).
  3. It ensures automatic financial aid to all registered workers.

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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βœ… Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • E-Shram Portal is a database for workers in the unorganized sector. βœ…
  • It provides them with a Universal Account Number (UAN) for government benefits. βœ…
  • Registration does not guarantee automatic financial aid; benefits depend on policies. ❌

96. Consider the following statements regarding the PM SVANidhi Scheme:

  1. It provides micro-loans to street vendors for business revival.
  2. It is implemented by the Reserve Bank of India.
  3. The scheme offers interest subsidies on timely repayment.

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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βœ… Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • PM SVANidhi provides micro-loans to street vendors to restart businesses. βœ…
  • It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, not the RBI. ❌
  • The scheme offers interest subsidies on timely repayment of loans. βœ…

97. With reference to the Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM), consider the following statements:

  1. It aims to boost semiconductor manufacturing in India.
  2. It provides financial incentives to global chipmakers for setting up plants in India.
  3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

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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βœ… Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • The Indian Semiconductor Mission promotes domestic chip manufacturing. βœ…
  • It provides incentives to attract global semiconductor companies. βœ…
  • It is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and IT. βœ…

98. Consider the following statements regarding the Gaganyaan Mission:

  1. It is India’s first human spaceflight mission.
  2. It will be conducted by ISRO with Russian astronaut training support.
  3. It will place astronauts on the Moon by 2025.

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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βœ… Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • Gaganyaan is India’s first crewed space mission. βœ…
  • Indian astronauts received training in Russia for the mission. βœ…
  • It aims for low Earth orbit, not a Moon landing. ❌

99. With reference to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, consider the following statements:

  1. It bans commercial surrogacy in India.
  2. Only altruistic surrogacy is permitted under the law.
  3. Foreign nationals are allowed to use surrogacy services in 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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βœ… Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • The Act bans commercial surrogacy and allows only altruistic surrogacy. βœ…
  • Only Indian married couples and some other categories can access surrogacy. βœ…
  • Foreign nationals are not allowed to use surrogacy services in India. ❌

100. Consider the following statements regarding the National Bio-Energy Mission:

  1. It aims to promote bio-energy and waste-to-energy projects.
  2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  3. It provides subsidies for setting up biomass-based power plants.

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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βœ… Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

πŸ“– Explanation:

  • The National Bio-Energy Mission promotes bio-energy and waste-to-energy projects. βœ…
  • It is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, not the Environment Ministry. ❌
  • It provides financial incentives for biomass-based power generation. βœ…

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