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Welfare Schemes Practice Questions

38 free Welfare Schemes practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.

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Question 1 of 38 Medium

Which constitutional principle primarily guides the formulation of welfare schemes in India?

  1. A Fundamental Duties
  2. B Directive Principles of State Policy
  3. C Preamble only
  4. D Seventh Schedule

Correct answer: Directive Principles of State Policy

The Directive Principles of State Policy guide the State in promoting social and economic welfare. They form the foundation for many welfare schemes aimed at achieving social justice and equitable development.

Question 2 of 38 Medium

Which scheme aims to provide 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households?

  1. A PMAY-G
  2. B MGNREGA
  3. C PM-KISAN
  4. D NRLM

Correct answer: MGNREGA

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to rural households. It promotes livelihood security and rural asset creation.

Question 3 of 38 Medium

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana primarily seeks to:

  1. A Provide housing for all
  2. B Promote financial inclusion
  3. C Subsidize fertilizers
  4. D Provide free healthcare

Correct answer: Promote financial inclusion

PMJDY aims at financial inclusion by ensuring access to banking facilities, savings accounts, insurance, and pension services. It is a key component of inclusive growth.

Question 4 of 38 Medium

Which welfare scheme provides health insurance coverage to economically vulnerable families?

  1. A Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY
  2. B PMFBY
  3. C PMUY
  4. D PMGSY

Correct answer: Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY

Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) provides health insurance coverage to eligible families. It covers secondary and tertiary hospitalization expenses.

Question 5 of 38 Medium

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is primarily aimed at:

  1. A Universal education
  2. B Affordable housing
  3. C Food security
  4. D Skill development

Correct answer: Affordable housing

PMAY seeks to provide affordable housing to urban and rural poor. It aims to achieve the goal of 'Housing for All' through financial assistance and subsidies.

Question 6 of 38 Medium

Which scheme focuses on providing LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households?

  1. A PMUY
  2. B PMKSY
  3. C PMJJBY
  4. D Atal Pension Yojana

Correct answer: PMUY

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) provides LPG connections to women from economically weaker sections. It aims to reduce health hazards caused by traditional cooking fuels.

Question 7 of 38 Medium

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme primarily aims to:

  1. A Provide nutritional support to school children
  2. B Subsidize fertilizers
  3. C Provide free textbooks
  4. D Offer scholarships to college students

Correct answer: Provide nutritional support to school children

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme provides free meals to children in government schools. It enhances enrollment, retention, and nutritional levels among children.

Question 8 of 38 Medium

Which scheme provides direct income support to farmers?

  1. A PM-KISAN
  2. B PMFBY
  3. C NRLM
  4. D PMJDY

Correct answer: PM-KISAN

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) provides direct income support to eligible farmers. It transfers financial assistance directly into farmers' bank accounts.

Question 9 of 38 Medium

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is related to:

  1. A Crop insurance
  2. B Livestock insurance
  3. C Health insurance
  4. D Housing insurance

Correct answer: Crop insurance

PMFBY provides crop insurance coverage to farmers against crop loss due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases. It ensures financial stability for agricultural producers.

Question 10 of 38 Medium

The concept of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in welfare schemes aims to:

  1. A Increase bureaucratic control
  2. B Eliminate intermediaries and reduce leakages
  3. C Increase taxation
  4. D Centralize all powers

Correct answer: Eliminate intermediaries and reduce leakages

DBT transfers subsidies and benefits directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. It minimizes corruption and reduces leakages in welfare delivery.

Question 11 of 38 Medium

Which body primarily monitors the implementation of centrally sponsored welfare schemes at the district level?

  1. A District Collector
  2. B Chief Justice
  3. C Governor
  4. D Speaker of Lok Sabha

Correct answer: District Collector

The District Collector plays a key role in coordinating and monitoring welfare schemes at the district level. They ensure effective implementation and grievance redressal.

Question 12 of 38 Medium

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) focuses on:

  1. A Industrial development
  2. B Child health and nutrition
  3. C Urban transport
  4. D Tax reforms

Correct answer: Child health and nutrition

ICDS provides supplementary nutrition, immunization, and pre-school education to children under six years. It aims to improve child health and development outcomes.

Question 13 of 38 Medium

Which welfare scheme promotes rural self-employment and women’s empowerment?

  1. A NRLM
  2. B PMGSY
  3. C PMUY
  4. D PMAY

Correct answer: NRLM

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) promotes self-help groups and skill development in rural areas. It particularly emphasizes women’s empowerment and poverty reduction.

Question 14 of 38 Medium

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) aims to:

  1. A Develop rural road connectivity
  2. B Provide healthcare facilities
  3. C Build irrigation canals
  4. D Offer employment guarantees

Correct answer: Develop rural road connectivity

PMGSY focuses on improving rural connectivity by constructing all-weather roads. It enhances access to markets, education, and healthcare services.

Question 15 of 38 Medium

Which scheme aims to provide social security insurance to unorganized sector workers?

  1. A PMJJBY
  2. B PMAY
  3. C PMFBY
  4. D MGNREGA

Correct answer: PMJJBY

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) offers life insurance coverage at affordable premiums. It targets unorganized sector workers and low-income groups.

Question 16 of 38 Medium

The objective of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) is to:

  1. A Ensure food and nutritional security
  2. B Promote international exports and commerce
  3. C Increase industrial output and capacity
  4. D Control inflation through price regulation

Correct answer: Ensure food and nutritional security

The NFSA provides subsidized food grains to eligible households. It aims to ensure food and nutritional security for vulnerable sections of society.

Question 17 of 38 Medium

Which principle is central to the success of welfare schemes in a federal structure?

  1. A Judicial supremacy and independence
  2. B Cooperative federalism
  3. C Unitary governance systems
  4. D Presidential veto power mechanisms

Correct answer: Cooperative federalism

Cooperative federalism ensures coordination between Union and State governments. Effective implementation of welfare schemes requires collaboration across levels of government.

Question 18 of 38 Medium

The Atal Pension Yojana primarily targets:

  1. A Government employees only
  2. B Organized sector workers only
  3. C Unorganized sector workers
  4. D Corporate executives only

Correct answer: Unorganized sector workers

Atal Pension Yojana provides pension benefits to workers in the unorganized sector. It promotes old-age income security through contributory pension schemes.

Question 19 of 38 Medium

Social audits in welfare schemes are intended to:

  1. A Increase government secrecy
  2. B Enhance transparency and public accountability
  3. C Reduce citizen participation and oversight
  4. D Centralize all decision-making authority

Correct answer: Enhance transparency and public accountability

Social audits involve community participation in reviewing implementation of welfare schemes. They enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen oversight.

Question 20 of 38 Medium

Which constitutional goal is most closely associated with welfare schemes in India?

  1. A Establishing a theocratic state
  2. B Achieving a welfare state
  3. C Ensuring judicial dictatorship
  4. D Promoting colonial governance

Correct answer: Achieving a welfare state

The Indian Constitution envisions a welfare state committed to social, economic, and political justice. Welfare schemes are tools to realize this constitutional objective.

Question 21 of 38 Medium

Which welfare scheme guarantees employment to rural households in India?

  1. A PMAY
  2. B SVAMITVA
  3. C ICDS
  4. D MGNREGA

Correct answer: MGNREGA

MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households. It aims to enhance livelihood security. It is a major employment scheme.

Question 22 of 38 Medium

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana primarily focuses on:

  1. A Health insurance coverage
  2. B Housing
  3. C Agriculture
  4. D Financial inclusion

Correct answer: Financial inclusion

PMJDY focuses on financial inclusion. It provides bank accounts to unbanked people. It promotes access to financial services.

Question 23 of 38 Medium

Which scheme provides health insurance coverage to poor families?

  1. A Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
  2. B PMAY
  3. C APY
  4. D Ayushman Bharat

Correct answer: Ayushman Bharat

Ayushman Bharat provides health insurance coverage. It targets economically vulnerable families. It ensures access to healthcare.

Question 24 of 38 Medium

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme aims to:

  1. A Provide housing
  2. B Provide pensions
  3. C Ensure employment guarantee
  4. D Improve school attendance

Correct answer: Improve school attendance

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme improves school attendance. It provides meals to students. It enhances nutrition and education.

Question 25 of 38 Medium

Which scheme provides LPG connections to poor households?

  1. A PMAY
  2. B Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
  3. C MGNREGA
  4. D Ujjwala Yojana

Correct answer: Ujjwala Yojana

Ujjwala Yojana provides LPG connections to poor households. It targets women. It promotes clean cooking fuel.

Question 26 of 38 Medium

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is aimed at:

  1. A Employment generation schemes
  2. B Insurance
  3. C Education
  4. D Housing for all

Correct answer: Housing for all

PMAY aims to provide affordable housing. It targets urban and rural poor. It promotes housing for all.

Question 27 of 38 Medium

Which scheme provides income support to farmers?

  1. A PMFBY
  2. B MGNREGA
  3. C Atal Pension Yojana
  4. D PM-KISAN

Correct answer: PM-KISAN

PM-KISAN provides direct income support to farmers. It transfers money to their accounts. It supports agricultural income.

Question 28 of 38 Medium

The National Food Security Act aims to:

  1. A Increase exports
  2. B Promote international trade
  3. C Enhance taxation
  4. D Provide food security

Correct answer: Provide food security

The NFSA ensures food security. It provides subsidized food grains. It targets vulnerable populations.

Question 29 of 38 Medium

Atal Pension Yojana is designed for:

  1. A Farmers
  2. B Students
  3. C Central and state government employees
  4. D Unorganized sector workers

Correct answer: Unorganized sector workers

APY targets unorganized sector workers. It provides pension benefits. It ensures financial security after retirement.

Question 30 of 38 Medium

Which scheme promotes rural self-employment and SHGs?

  1. A NRLM
  2. B PMAY
  3. C PMFBY
  4. D ICDS

Correct answer: NRLM

National Rural Livelihood Mission promotes self-employment. It supports SHGs. It empowers rural women.

Question 31 of 38 Medium

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) aims to:

  1. A Increase administrative corruption levels
  2. B Promote exports
  3. C Control population
  4. D Reduce leakages in subsidy delivery

Correct answer: Reduce leakages in subsidy delivery

DBT transfers benefits directly to bank accounts. It reduces leakages. It ensures transparency.

Question 32 of 38 Medium

Which principle guides welfare schemes in India?

  1. A Directive Principles of State Policy
  2. B Fundamental Duties under the Constitution
  3. C Basic Structure
  4. D Judicial Review

Correct answer: Directive Principles of State Policy

Directive Principles guide welfare policies. They aim to establish a welfare state. They influence government actions.

Question 33 of 38 Medium

Which body monitors welfare schemes at the district level?

  1. A Supreme Court
  2. B President
  3. C Finance Commission of India
  4. D District Administration

Correct answer: District Administration

District Administration monitors implementation. It ensures proper delivery. It coordinates schemes locally.

Question 34 of 38 Medium

Social audits in welfare schemes aim to:

  1. A Ensure transparency and accountability
  2. B Increase organizational profits and revenue
  3. C Promote exports
  4. D Control prices

Correct answer: Ensure transparency and accountability

Social audits ensure transparency. They involve public participation. They check misuse of funds.

Question 35 of 38 Medium

Which scheme aims at rural connectivity?

  1. A PMGSY
  2. B PMAY
  3. C PMFBY
  4. D ICDS

Correct answer: PMGSY

PMGSY provides rural road connectivity. It improves infrastructure. It boosts economic development.

Question 36 of 38 Medium

Which scheme focuses on insurance for unorganized workers?

  1. A PMJJBY
  2. B PMAY
  3. C MGNREGA
  4. D ICDS

Correct answer: PMJJBY

PMJJBY provides life insurance. It targets unorganized workers. It ensures financial security.

Question 37 of 38 Medium

Which constitutional goal is linked with welfare schemes?

  1. A Equality and justice
  2. B Judicial review
  3. C Federalism
  4. D Separation of powers

Correct answer: Equality and justice

Welfare schemes aim to achieve equality and justice. They reduce inequality. They promote social welfare.

Question 38 of 38 Medium

Which of the following best describes welfare schemes?

  1. A Government programs for social welfare
  2. B Private charitable initiatives and programs
  3. C Judicial decisions
  4. D Corporate policies

Correct answer: Government programs for social welfare

Welfare schemes are government programs. They aim to improve living conditions. They support vulnerable groups.

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