SSC CGL Economy – Government Schemes & Programmes – Level 3 · Challenge

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SSC CGL Economy – Government Schemes & Programmes – Level 3 · Challenge – 11 questions, subject: Indian Economy. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Statement-basedWhich is/are correct?
I. PMJJBY and PMSBY were launched on the same day.
II. PMSBY covers death from any cause.
III. APY is for persons aged 18–40 at joining.

Correct Answer: C [I and III only]

Explanation:

Answer: I and III only. PMSBY covers accidents only.

2.  
Statement-basedStatement-based (as on 15 October 2026): Which is/are correct about PMFBY?
I. Maximum farmer premium for kharif food grains is 2%.
II. Maximum farmer premium for commercial crops is 1.5%.

Correct Answer: A [Only I]

Explanation:

Commercial and horticultural: 5%; rabi food grains: 1.5%.

3.  
Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is implemented by the:

Correct Answer: D [Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation]

Explanation:

(d) DDWS, Ministry of Jal Shakti.

4.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Direct Benefit Transfer under PM-KISAN reaches crores of farmers in one go.
R: Payments go straight into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.

Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A. The JAM link.

5.  
How many years had PM-KISAN completed on 15 October 2026?

Correct Answer: A [7]

Explanation:

Feb 2019 → Feb 2026 = 7 years.

6.  
Spot My Mistake“PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (2024) is under the Ministry of Power and gives free LPG refills.” The correction is:

Correct Answer: C [It is under New & Renewable Energy and gives rooftop solar with up to 300 free units a month]

Explanation:

PIB Cabinet decision, 29 February 2024: MNRE; 1 crore households.

7.  
Two-quantity comparison
Quantity I: number of schemes launched on 9 May 2015 (PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY)
Quantity II: number launched on 25 June 2015 (PMAY-U, AMRUT, Smart Cities)

Correct Answer: C [Quantity I = Quantity II]

Explanation:

Answer: Quantity I = Quantity II. Three each.

8.  
(as on 19-08-2026) Of 59.09 crore Jan Dhan accounts, 77.8% are in rural and semi-urban areas. That is about:

Correct Answer: D [46.0 crore]

Explanation:

59.09 × 0.778 ≈ 45.97 (PIB: 45.95 crore).

9.  
Which scheme was launched in the same year as the Jal Jeevan Mission?

Correct Answer: B [PM-KISAN]

Explanation:

Answer: PM-KISAN. Both 2019.

10.  
Which statement about PM-JAY is correct (PIB, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)?

Correct Answer: D [It gives cashless hospital cover of up to ₹ 5 lakh per family per year]

Explanation:

Secondary and tertiary care; NHA; 23 September 2018.

11.  
ChronologyArrange the 2016 launches:
1. Ujjwala 2. Startup India 3. e-NAM 4. Stand-Up India

Correct Answer: B [2, 4, 3, 1]

Explanation:

Jan 16 → Apr 5 → Apr 14 → May 1.

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