Social Policies and Programmes MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Social Policies and Programmes - Download Free PDF

Key Points

• The 'Aasara Pension Scheme' was indeed effective from October 1, 2014, which is correctly stated in statement A.
• The pension amount for disabled pensioners is actually higher than Rs. 1,000/- per month, which makes statement B incorrect.
• For disabled persons, the eligibility criteria involve having a minimum of 40% disability under SADAREM assessment, not 60%, hence statement C is incorrect.
• Therefore, only statement A is correct, validating Option 4 as the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Aasara Pension Scheme
  • The Aasara Pension Scheme was introduced by the Government of Telangana to provide financial support to the most vulnerable sections of society, including the elderly, disabled, widows, single women, and those suffering from critical ailments.
  • The scheme aims to ensure a secure and dignified life for these individuals, helping them meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life.
  • As of the latest updates, the pension amount for disabled persons is Rs. 1,500/- per month, while for other eligible groups like widows and the elderly, it is Rs. 1,000/- per month.
  • The eligibility criteria for disabled persons to receive the pension includes having a minimum of 40% disability as assessed under the SADAREM (Software for Assessment of Disabled for Access Rehabilitation and Empowerment) framework.
• SADAREM (Software for Assessment of Disabled for Access Rehabilitation and Empowerment)
  • SADAREM is an initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive and scientific database of persons with disabilities through a standardized assessment process.
  • This framework helps in identifying the degree of disability and ensures that the benefits and schemes reach the rightful beneficiaries efficiently.
  • The data collected under SADAREM is used to issue disability certificates, which are crucial for availing various government schemes and benefits.

Key Points

• The Telangana government launched the 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme to support farmers by providing them with financial aid.
• The scheme offers a grant of ₹8,000 per acre per annum, given as ₹4,000 per crop.
• More than 38 lakh farmers in Telangana are expected to benefit from this scheme.
• A budget of ₹12,000 crore was allocated for the scheme during the financial year 2018-19.

Additional Information

• Rythu Bandhu Scheme:
  • The 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme is a welfare program initiated by the Telangana government to provide financial assistance to farmers for the purpose of crop investment.
  • Each farmer receives ₹8,000 per acre per annum, split into ₹4,000 for each crop (Rabi and Kharif seasons).
  • This scheme aims to relieve farmers from the debt burden and to encourage them to invest in quality inputs for better yields.
  • The scheme was launched by the Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao, on May 10, 2018, in Karimnagar district.
• Agricultural Schemes in India:
  • Various state and central government schemes aim to support farmers, such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Kisan Credit Card (KCC), and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).
  • These schemes focus on crop insurance, providing credit facilities, and enhancing irrigation infrastructure, respectively.
  • Such initiatives are crucial for boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring food security in the country.

The correct answer is T-PRIDE.Key Points

• The full form of TS-PRIDE – Telangana State Program for the Rapid Incubation of the Dalit Entrepreneurs.
• The Telangana government has developed a new industrial policy that intends to promote sustainable industrial growth and to open up prospects for lucrative employment in the state of Telangana.
• The new Telangana State Industrial Policy will provide a number of new assistance initiatives that will boost SC/ST business.
• Additionally, it draws fresh domestic and foreign investments into the industrial sector.
• The policy focuses on core manufacturing sectors with the goal of creating jobs for urban and rural residents by enhancing their current capabilities at every stage.
• The policy's most important result will be the manufacture of high-quality goods with great global recognition at the most aggressive prices.
• Additionally, it offers a way for entrepreneurs to file complaints online and through a support desk. 

Additional Information

• TASK:
  • TASK enables a collaboration platform between Government, Academia and Industry to enhance skilling, research and entrepreneurship among youth in Telangana.
• TS-iPASS:
  • It is a certification system that provides support to industries, services, manufacturing companies in Telangana.
• T-Hub:
  • It is a Hyderabad-based startup ecosystem enabler by facilitating collaborations between startups, venture capital firms, corporates.

Correct answer is 1-c, 2-a, 3-b.

Key Points

• Mission Bhagiratha:
  • It aims at providing safe drinking water project for every village that are present in Telangana.
  • It comes under the Ministry of Irrigation of Telangana.
  • It provides clean drinking water to all the households from the rivers Godavari and Krishna.
  • The project was started in the year 2016.
  • It aimed to complete the project by 2018.
• Haritha Haaram:
  • It is nothing but a large scale tree planting program.
  • The main aim is to increase the tree cover from 24% to 33%.
  • Almost 550 crores has spent on this project.
  • It was started in the year 2015.
• Rythu Bandhu:
  • It is also known by the name Farmer's Investment Support Scheme.
  • It provides financial assistance of 5000 rupees per acre.
  • It provides the assistance for twice a year for both the seasons of Kharif and Rabi.
  • All the farmers who are having Rythu Bandhu card are eligible.
  • Commercial farmers are not eligible under Rythu Bandhu Scheme.

The correct answer is 57.

Key Points

•  Telangana govt decided to reduce Asara pension scheme age limit from 65 to 57.
• ‘Aasara’ pension scheme is meant to protect the most vulnerable sections of  society in particular  the old and infirm, people with HIV-AIDS, widows, incapacitated weavers and toddy tappers, who have lost their means of livelihood with growing age, in order to support their day to day minimum  needs required  to lead a life of dignity and social security.
• Monthly pension of 2016rs to all except physically handicaped.
• The physically handicapped people will be getting 3016rs.
• The scheme was launched on 8 November 2014.

The correct answer is T-PRIDE.Key Points

• The full form of TS-PRIDE – Telangana State Program for the Rapid Incubation of the Dalit Entrepreneurs.
• The Telangana government has developed a new industrial policy that intends to promote sustainable industrial growth and to open up prospects for lucrative employment in the state of Telangana.
• The new Telangana State Industrial Policy will provide a number of new assistance initiatives that will boost SC/ST business.
• Additionally, it draws fresh domestic and foreign investments into the industrial sector.
• The policy focuses on core manufacturing sectors with the goal of creating jobs for urban and rural residents by enhancing their current capabilities at every stage.
• The policy's most important result will be the manufacture of high-quality goods with great global recognition at the most aggressive prices.
• Additionally, it offers a way for entrepreneurs to file complaints online and through a support desk. 

Additional Information

• TASK:
  • TASK enables a collaboration platform between Government, Academia and Industry to enhance skilling, research and entrepreneurship among youth in Telangana.
• TS-iPASS:
  • It is a certification system that provides support to industries, services, manufacturing companies in Telangana.
• T-Hub:
  • It is a Hyderabad-based startup ecosystem enabler by facilitating collaborations between startups, venture capital firms, corporates.

The correct answer is Only A is correct

Key Points

• Telangana State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Special Development Fund (Planning, Allocation, and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2017
  • The Act is aimed to ensure accelerated development of SCs and STs with emphasis on achieving equality, focussing on economic, educational, and human development along with security and social dignity, and promoting equity among SCs and STs.
  • For schemes exclusively benefitting Scheduled Tribe individuals or Scheduled Tribe households, 100% of scheme cost shall be allocated and accounted for under Scheduled Tribes Special Development Fund. Hence the statement A is correct.
• Land distribution Scheme
  • Another significant welfare scheme of the government that provides 3 acres of agricultural land to landless SC women, along with the provision for the creation of irrigation facilities, land development, and other agricultural inputs for their sustained livelihood. Hence the statement B is incorrect.
  • It was launched in 2015.
  • The government distributed 2,524 acres of land to 959 Dalits spending Rs 94 crore in the first year.

 Additional Information

• Telangana became the 29th state of India.
• Telangana was separated from the state of Andhra Pradesh on 2 June 2014.
• The capital of Telangana is Hyderabad.

Key Points

• The 'Aasara Pension Scheme' was indeed effective from October 1, 2014, which is correctly stated in statement A.
• The pension amount for disabled pensioners is actually higher than Rs. 1,000/- per month, which makes statement B incorrect.
• For disabled persons, the eligibility criteria involve having a minimum of 40% disability under SADAREM assessment, not 60%, hence statement C is incorrect.
• Therefore, only statement A is correct, validating Option 4 as the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Aasara Pension Scheme
  • The Aasara Pension Scheme was introduced by the Government of Telangana to provide financial support to the most vulnerable sections of society, including the elderly, disabled, widows, single women, and those suffering from critical ailments.
  • The scheme aims to ensure a secure and dignified life for these individuals, helping them meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life.
  • As of the latest updates, the pension amount for disabled persons is Rs. 1,500/- per month, while for other eligible groups like widows and the elderly, it is Rs. 1,000/- per month.
  • The eligibility criteria for disabled persons to receive the pension includes having a minimum of 40% disability as assessed under the SADAREM (Software for Assessment of Disabled for Access Rehabilitation and Empowerment) framework.
• SADAREM (Software for Assessment of Disabled for Access Rehabilitation and Empowerment)
  • SADAREM is an initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive and scientific database of persons with disabilities through a standardized assessment process.
  • This framework helps in identifying the degree of disability and ensures that the benefits and schemes reach the rightful beneficiaries efficiently.
  • The data collected under SADAREM is used to issue disability certificates, which are crucial for availing various government schemes and benefits.

Key Points

• The Telangana government launched the 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme to support farmers by providing them with financial aid.
• The scheme offers a grant of ₹8,000 per acre per annum, given as ₹4,000 per crop.
• More than 38 lakh farmers in Telangana are expected to benefit from this scheme.
• A budget of ₹12,000 crore was allocated for the scheme during the financial year 2018-19.

Additional Information

• Rythu Bandhu Scheme:
  • The 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme is a welfare program initiated by the Telangana government to provide financial assistance to farmers for the purpose of crop investment.
  • Each farmer receives ₹8,000 per acre per annum, split into ₹4,000 for each crop (Rabi and Kharif seasons).
  • This scheme aims to relieve farmers from the debt burden and to encourage them to invest in quality inputs for better yields.
  • The scheme was launched by the Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao, on May 10, 2018, in Karimnagar district.
• Agricultural Schemes in India:
  • Various state and central government schemes aim to support farmers, such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Kisan Credit Card (KCC), and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).
  • These schemes focus on crop insurance, providing credit facilities, and enhancing irrigation infrastructure, respectively.
  • Such initiatives are crucial for boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring food security in the country.

The correct answer is A & C.

Key Points

• Aasara Pension plot was begun on 8 November 2014 by Chief Minister of Telangana, Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao in Kothur (Present in Ranganreddy dist.) in Mahboobnagar .
• The public authority is burning through ₹5,500 crores consistently on the plan and Aasara Pension was effective from October 1, 2014.
• Aasara Pension is a benefit conspire by the Government of Telangana.
• It is a government assistance plan of annuities to elderly individuals, widows, Goud people group, elephantiasis patients, AIDS burdened individuals, genuinely incapacitated, and beedi workers.
• By March 2018, the number of recipients remained at 42 lakhs
• The state government of Telangana fixed the pension amount of Rs. 3016/- per month for disabled pensioners along with widow.
• For old aged pensioners it will be 2016/-.

The correct answer is All the above

Key Points

Rythu Bandhu Scheme:

• The scheme was announced by the Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekhar Rao at Farmers Coordination Committee (Rythu Samanvaya Samithi) conference at Jayashankar Agriculture University on 25 February 2018.
• It was launched on 10 May 2018 at Dharmarajpalli village in Karimnagar.
• An allocation of ₹12,000 crores was made in 2018-19 state budget.
• Since the inception of the Rythu Bandhu 2022 Scheme, around 59.26 lakh farmers have benefitted from this scheme.

• Rs. 14,800 crore budget was allocated for the scheme during 2021-22.

The correct answer is Both A and B

Key Points

• The Rythu Mitra app was released by the Telangana government in November 2019. 
• This is to aid the farmers of the Siddipet district in the state.
• The app will be providing 18 different services to the farmers.
• Earlier, the district’s maize crop had suffered from massive attacks by grasshoppers.
• The Rythu Mitra app will provide information about the Rythu Bandu scheme to the farmers.
• The Rythu Bandhu scheme is a financial support project for the state’s farmers.
• Through it they receive two payments of 5,000 INR every year for supporting their farming activities.
• Finance Minister T Harish Rao and Agriculture Minister Singireddy Niranjan Reddy launched 'Rythu Mitra', an exclusive mobile application to serve the needs of farmers of Siddipet.

Additional Information

•  Rythu Mitra :
  • ​Using Rythu Mitra, the farmers can get advices and guidance from experts and agriculture extension officers (AEOs).
  • They can also access information regarding government schemes, subsidies, and other kinds of government assistance being extended to the farm sector.
  • The farmers can check updates on Rythu Bandhu release, the progress of Rythu Bima claims, and other issues. 
  • Also, 109 AEOs, who will visit every part of the district, will update their observations on the mobile app.
  • The farmers can access the information on pest prevalence and its management.
  • The District Collector’s office will have a dashboard where the schedule of each and every AEO visit would be notified.
  • The farmers could also utilize the services of Rythu Samanvya Samithi members to enhance the functioning of the mobile app

The Correct answer is May 10, 2018.

Key Points 

• The Telangana government introduced the scheme “Rythu Bandhu” on May 10, 2018.
• It is welfare and social scheme that helps farmers with their investments during cropping seasons.
• Due to the burden of debt, there has been a rapid growth in farmer death cases in India.
• Therefore, this scheme’s primary objective is to increase the productivity of crops, which helps double the farmer’s income and avoid falling into debt traps.

Additional Information

• The Rythu Bandhu scheme also called the Farmer's Investment Support Scheme (i.e. FISS) is a welfare program to support and become the backbone for farmers in their investment so that they can able to harvest two crops a year by the Government of Telangana.
• The government is providing 5.8 million farmers with 5000 per acre per season as a helping hand to the farm investment.
• This is the first direct farmer investment support scheme in India in which the cash is paid directly.

The correct answer is 3,555.94.

Key Points

• In order to fulfill the Rythu Bima Scheme, the State government has increased the premium amount to be paid to the LIC.
• For each farmer, the state government must pay Rs 3,555.94 as an annual premium, including GST, as well as stamp duty.
• Insurance companies have to pay stamp duty, even if they incur losses, as they imply to the government.

Additional Information

• The scheme is available to farmers between the ages of 18 and 59.
• The government will provide 5 Lakhs INR into the designated nominee account within 10 days upon death of a registered farmer under this scheme, regardless of the cause of death.
• In addition to helping bereaved families with their livelihoods, the scheme greatly benefits resource-poor small farmers from weaker socioeconomic backgrounds.

The correct answer is 32 districts.Key Points 

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme is in implementation in 32 rural districts in Telangana (excluding Hyderabad).
• It covers 438 erstwhile manuals and 12751 rural Gram Panchayats of the State. 51.3 lakh job cards issued to 1.12crore individuals.

Additional Information

• The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) came into existence in September 2005.
• This act provides guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to the citizens in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work at the notified wage rate.