Q831. Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), the financial support provided by the Government of India for each LPG connection is:
Indian Economy: RAS Prelims MCQs
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Q832. Identify the incorrect pair regarding social security initiatives and their target beneficiaries:
Explanation
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan is a voluntary pension scheme specifically designed for unorganized sector workers, such as street vendors and domestic helps. It is not intended for large-scale corporate employers, who are typically covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund. Conversely, the Atal Pension Yojana and PM Kisan Maan-dhan Yojana correctly target unorganized workers and marginal farmers.
Q833. Which of the following accurately defines the constitutional basis for minority welfare under Article 30?
Explanation
Article 30 of the Constitution provides a fundamental right to all religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. This provision ensures that minority communities can preserve their culture and impart education according to their own traditions. The State is also prohibited from discriminating against any such institution while providing financial aid, upholding secularism.
Q834. Which of the following statements regarding the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is incorrect?
Explanation
The National Social Assistance Programme is a centrally sponsored scheme, meaning the financial responsibility is shared between the Centre and the States. It is not borne entirely by state governments. The programme fulfills the Directive Principle in Article 41 by providing pensions to the elderly, widows, and disabled persons from poor households. This collaborative model ensures a basic safety net.
Q835. Under the Ayushman Bharat - PMJAY scheme, the costs related to treatment, hospital stay, and post-hospitalization expenses are covered. Which of the following represents the correct number of days for pre and post-hospitalization coverage?
Explanation
The Ayushman Bharat - PMJAY scheme offers comprehensive health coverage that includes costs incurred before and after hospital stays. Specifically, it covers three days of pre-hospitalization expenses, such as consultations and diagnostic tests. Additionally, it provides fifteen days of post-hospitalization coverage for medicines and follow-up care. This ensures that the financial burden on vulnerable families is minimized throughout the treatment cycle.
Q836. Match List I (Legislation related to Women) with List II (Year of Enactment) and select the correct option:
| Legislation related to Women | Year of Enactment |
|---|---|
| A. Dowry Prohibition Act | i. 2005 |
| B. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act | ii. 2006 |
| C. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act | iii. 2013 |
| D. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act | iv. 1961 |
Explanation
India has enacted various laws over time to protect women’s rights and safety. The Dowry Prohibition Act was passed in 1961 to curb social evils. Much later, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was introduced in 2005. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act followed in 2006. Recently, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act was enacted in 2013.
Q837. Consider the following statements regarding the Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) scheme:
I. It aims to empower rural women through community participation.
II. Student volunteers are encouraged to participate to help women access government schemes.
III. It operates at national, state, district, and block levels.
IV. It prioritizes block-level initiatives in 115 aspirational districts.
V. It was entirely replaced by the Poshan Abhiyan in 2021.
Which of the combination of statements given above is correct?
I. It aims to empower rural women through community participation.
II. Student volunteers are encouraged to participate to help women access government schemes.
III. It operates at national, state, district, and block levels.
IV. It prioritizes block-level initiatives in 115 aspirational districts.
V. It was entirely replaced by the Poshan Abhiyan in 2021.
Which of the combination of statements given above is correct?
Explanation
The Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme focuses on empowering rural women through community participation and awareness. It utilizes student volunteers to help women access various government schemes at national, state, district, and block levels. The initiative prioritizes interventions in 115 aspirational districts to address regional imbalances. It remains a distinct sub-scheme under the Mission Shakti umbrella and was not replaced.
Q838. In the following question, a statement of
Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of
Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 mandates a 4% reservation in government jobs for persons with benchmark disabilities.
Reason (R): The Constitution of India explicitly mentions reservation quotas specifically for disabled persons under Article 16(4).
Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of
Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 mandates a 4% reservation in government jobs for persons with benchmark disabilities.
Reason (R): The Constitution of India explicitly mentions reservation quotas specifically for disabled persons under Article 16(4).
Explanation
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, provides a mandatory four percent reservation in government jobs for persons with benchmark disabilities. However, the Constitution of India does not explicitly mention reservation quotas for the disabled under Article 16(4). Such reservations are instead categorized as horizontal reservations, which the State provides through its legislative and executive powers.
Q839. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007?
Explanation
Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Maintenance Tribunals are presided over by an officer not below the rank of Sub-Divisional Officer. The Act covers adoptive children too and gives childless senior citizens a claim on relatives.
Q840. Which of the following is an exception to the services provided under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme?
Explanation
The Integrated Child Development Services scheme offers a comprehensive package of six services, including supplementary nutrition, immunization, and health check-ups. It also provides non-formal pre-school education to children aged three to six years at Anganwadi centers. However, formal primary school education for classes one to five is not part of ICDS; it is instead covered under the general school system.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 831 | (b) Rs. 1600 |
| 832 | (b) PM Shram Yogi Maan-dhan - Large scale corporate employers |
| 833 | (d) It allows religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice |
| 834 | (c) The entire financial burden of the NSAP is borne by the respective State Governments. |
| 835 | (b) 3 days pre-hospitalization and 15 days post- hospitalization |
| 836 | (c) A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii |
| 837 | (d) I, II, III and IV |
| 838 | (c) A is true but R is false. |
| 839 | (b) It establishes Maintenance Tribunals presided over by an officer not below the rank of Sub-Divisional Officer. |
| 840 | (c) Formal primary school education (Classes 1 to 5) |
Key facts from Indian Economy
- The RPSC syllabus lists economic concepts and the Indian economy as the first part of the Economy paper, followed by the economy of Rajasthan.
- Concept questions test definitions: nominal and real GDP, GNP and NDP, per capita income and the value-added method.
- Policy questions pair a tool with its effect, for example a rise in CRR reduces the lendable resources of banks.
- Scheme questions ask for the target group, ministry or year of schemes such as PMKVY, NAPS, PM SVANidhi and PM-SYM.
- Questions on Finance Commission and GST link the body to its Article, such as Article 280.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Economy?
This page has 848 practice MCQs on Indian Economy. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian economy set cover?
Ten chapters: economic growth, development and sustainable development; measurement of development (HDI); monetary and fiscal policy and the Union Budget; fiscal federalism and the Finance Commission; agricultural development; industrial growth and LPG reforms; the service sector; energy, transport and communication; skill development and employment; and social justice and empowerment.
Is the Indian economy in the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. RPSC lists Economic Concepts and the Indian Economy as the first part of the Economy paper. The second part covers the economy of Rajasthan, which is on its own page.
How should I revise economy for RAS Prelims?
Learn the definitions and the cause-and-effect chains first, then the schemes with their year, ministry and target group. Attempt each chapter, read every explanation and keep a one-line note for each scheme and body.