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Question 621Question

Match each of the following flagship national governance initiatives and schemes with its primary operational objective:

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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
PM Vishwakarma Scheme
ULLAS (Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram)
PM-eBus Sewa

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Answer

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana matches with rooftop solar panel installations for up to 300 units of monthly free electricity; PM Vishwakarma Scheme matches with collateral-free credit and toolkit assistance for traditional artisans; ULLAS matches with foundational literacy and lifelong learning for adult non-literates; and PM-eBus Sewa matches with green city bus operations via a PPP model.
Each governance program is accurately aligned with its respective sector: PM Surya Ghar focuses on household rooftop solar power; PM Vishwakarma supports traditional artisans across 18 artisan trades; ULLAS provides adult foundational literacy and critical skills; and PM-eBus Sewa expands zero-emission urban bus transit through public-private partnerships.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core mandate of the solar rooftop initiative
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is targeted at residential solar electrification to provide up to 300 free monthly power units, pairing with definition 4.
The initiative explicitly focuses on decentralized domestic renewable power generation.
2
Identify the mandate of the artisanal support scheme
PM Vishwakarma Scheme pairs with definition 1 regarding credit, training, and modern toolkits for traditional tradespersons.
Vishwakarma workers encompass 18 traditional occupations such as carpenters, blacksmiths, potters, and sculptors.
3
Identify the literacy and adult education framework
ULLAS pairs with definition 2 addressing adult non-literates aged 15 years and above.
ULLAS replaced the previous adult education scheme to align with the National Education Policy 2020.
4
Identify the urban mobility and green transit initiative
PM-eBus Sewa pairs with definition 3 regarding electric bus deployment via PPP models in designated urban local bodies.
The scheme emphasizes reducing emissions in city transport through electrified public transit fleets.

Key Concept

Core mandates and operational architectures of contemporary central governance initiatives
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 622Question

A Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) is reviewing transcripts of public hearings to evaluate how Tahsildars handle land disputes. Match the specific statements made by the Tahsildars during the hearings (List I) with the corresponding active listening technique they demonstrate (List II).

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Before we move to the next grievance, let us recap: you have submitted the sale deed, but are still awaiting the surveyor's boundary report.
You appear visibly distressed and anxious regarding the possibility of losing access to your family's ancestral well.
When you claim the adjacent landowner has 'encroached' on your plot, do you mean they built a permanent structure or just planted seasonal crops?
If I am grasping your main argument correctly, your core objection is that the land compensation was calculated using outdated commercial rates.

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Answer

The correct matches are: Recap of points matches Summarizing; Acknowledging distress matches Empathetic Reflection; Asking for specific meaning of 'encroached' matches Probing for Clarification; Restating the core objection matches Paraphrasing.
Effective active listening requires distinguishing between different feedback techniques. Summarizing brings together various points (e.g., deed and surveyor report). Empathetic reflection addresses the speaker's emotional state. Probing for clarification asks for specifics on vague terms (e.g., 'encroached'). Paraphrasing restates a specific argument (e.g., compensation calculation) to ensure mutual understanding.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the first statement regarding 'recap' and 'submitted the sale deed...'
Matches 'Summarizing'
Summarizing involves condensing the main points of a conversation to ensure alignment before moving forward.
2
Analyze the second statement acknowledging the citizen is 'visibly distressed and anxious'
Matches 'Empathetic Reflection'
Reflecting involves identifying and articulating the underlying emotions of the speaker to build rapport and trust.
3
Analyze the third statement asking for the exact meaning of 'encroached'
Matches 'Probing for Clarification'
Clarification seeks to remove ambiguity from broad or vague statements by asking targeted, open-ended questions.
4
Analyze the fourth statement starting with 'If I am grasping your main argument correctly...'
Matches 'Paraphrasing'
Paraphrasing restates the speaker's message in the listener's own words to confirm accurate comprehension of a specific point.

Key Concept

Active Listening Techniques in Public Administration
Question 623Question

Pair each traditional textile and craft heritage form in List-I with its primary regional home and cultural community practice in List-II.

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Items

Rogan Art
Kasuti Embroidery
Sujani Craft
Toda Pukhoor

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Answer

Rogan Art pairs with the Kutch region of Gujarat and the Khatri community; Kasuti Embroidery pairs with Karnataka and geometric motifs on Ilkal sarees; Sujani Craft pairs with Bihar and narrative embroidered quilts; Toda Pukhoor pairs with the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu and tribal red-and-black embroidery.
The pairings are historically and culturally accurate: Rogan art is native to Kutch (Gujarat) practiced by the Khatri community; Kasuti embroidery is indigenous to North Karnataka and closely linked with Ilkal sarees; Sujani is a celebrated narrative quilting tradition of Bihar; and Pukhoor is the distinctive geometric red-and-black shawl embroidery of the Toda tribe of the Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical and community origin of Rogan Art
Rogan Art belongs to the Kutch district of Gujarat, where the Khatri community uses castor oil-based pigment paste to decorate fabric.
Establishing the unique material base (castor oil) definitively connects the craft to Kutch, Gujarat.
2
Identify the characteristic features and state of Kasuti Embroidery
Kasuti Embroidery is an ancient folk craft of Karnataka, traditionally adorning Ilkal sarees with geometric patterns.
Associating the specific motif style (geometric counted-thread work) and base garment (Ilkal saree) fixes the match to Karnataka.
3
Identify the cultural context of Sujani Craft
Sujani is a narrative quilt and embroidery heritage from Bihar (notably Muzaffarpur and Bhusra).
Differentiating Sujani from other quilting crafts confirms its status as a GI-tagged cultural art of Bihar.
4
Identify the tribal origin and signature aesthetic of Toda Pukhoor
Toda Pukhoor is created exclusively by the Toda tribe of the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu using red and black thread on white shawls.
Linking the distinct pastoral tribal name directly matches the craft to the Nilgiris region of Tamil Nadu.

Key Concept

Regional distribution of traditional handicrafts, indigenous tribal embroidery, and GI-tagged cultural heritage in Indian states
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 624Question

Match the state government welfare initiatives in List-I with their respective core policy mandates in List-II:

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Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (Assam)
Krishak Bandhu Scheme (West Bengal)
Jagananna Vidya Deevena (Andhra Pradesh)
Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana (Jharkhand)

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Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan matches with phased financial support for rural SHG micro-entrepreneurs; Krishak Bandhu Scheme matches with bi-annual crop assistance and life insurance for cultivators; Jagananna Vidya Deevena matches with complete post-matric fee reimbursement for higher education; and Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana matches with subsidized rural public transit connecting remote blocks.
Each scheme is accurately mapped to its primary objective: Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (Assam) supports rural women in SHGs to establish micro-enterprises; Krishak Bandhu (West Bengal) delivers bi-annual income support and life insurance for farmers; Jagananna Vidya Deevena (Andhra Pradesh) covers full college tuition fees for higher education; and Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana (Jharkhand) improves rural accessibility through subsidized transport services.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target sector and state for Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan
It aligns with rural women empowerment in Assam, fostering SHG members into micro-entrepreneurs through phased seed funding.
The scheme focuses on women entrepreneurship and self-reliance in rural clusters.
2
Analyze the features of the Krishak Bandhu Scheme
It corresponds to West Bengal's flagship agricultural support model combining assured input aid and life insurance coverage for farm families.
The intervention supports farm incomes during both agricultural seasons.
3
Evaluate the mandate of Jagananna Vidya Deevena
It pairs with higher education fee reimbursement in Andhra Pradesh deposited directly to mothers' accounts.
The scheme aims to improve gross enrollment in higher education by eliminating financial barriers.
4
Identify the objective of Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana
It connects to Jharkhand's rural transport connectivity initiative facilitating subsidized mobility for vulnerable demographic groups.
The policy improves transport infrastructure and accessibility for remote rural communities.

Key Concept

State-specific welfare schemes, their state jurisdictions, target beneficiaries, and core policy interventions.
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 625Question

Match the State Government Welfare Schemes in List-I with their corresponding Primary Objectives in List-II:

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Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)
Kanti Velugu (Telangana)
Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana (Rajasthan)
Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana (Jharkhand)

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Kanyashree Prakalpa matches with conditional cash transfers to curb child marriage and enhance female secondary school retention; Kanti Velugu matches with the universal eye care screening program providing free refractive tests and corrective spectacles; Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana matches with the universal health insurance scheme offering cashless inpatient treatment coverage; and Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana matches with the subsidized rural transit network linking remote habitations.
Each scheme is accurately mapped to its primary welfare domain and targeted outcome: Kanyashree Prakalpa utilizes conditional cash transfers to delay girl child marriage and incentivize secondary schooling in West Bengal; Kanti Velugu delivers free universal eye health screening and spectacles in Telangana; Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana provides universal cashless hospitalization coverage in Rajasthan; and Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana operates subsidized passenger transport connecting remote rural hamlets in Jharkhand.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the policy objective of Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)
It targets adolescent girls through direct financial assistance conditional upon remaining unmarried and continuing secondary education.
This establishes the match with girl child education retention and child marriage prevention.
2
Examine the scope of Kanti Velugu (Telangana)
It is a dedicated public health campaign conducting free mass vision testing and spectacle distribution.
This establishes the match with universal eye care screening and free spectacles.
3
Identify the mandate of Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana (Rajasthan)
It is a statewide medical entitlement scheme delivering cashless hospitalization and insurance coverage.
This establishes the match with universal health insurance coverage for inpatient care.
4
Evaluate the functional purpose of Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana (Jharkhand)
It addresses last-mile rural mobility through concession-based public transport vehicles.
This establishes the match with subsidized rural transit linking habitations to administrative centers.

Key Concept

State Government Welfare Schemes and Target Policy Domains
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 626Question

Match the following flagship national governance initiatives and welfare schemes with their primary policy objectives:

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PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan)
PM-PRANAM (Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth)
SVAMITVA Scheme
Mission Vatsalya

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PM-JANMAN matches with the saturation of basic amenities for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups; PM-PRANAM matches with incentivizing States to promote alternative bio-fertilizers; SVAMITVA matches with the drone-based demarcation of rural Abadi land parcels for Property Cards; and Mission Vatsalya matches with strengthening child protection and juvenile welfare frameworks.
Each scheme is mapped directly to its core mandate: PM-JANMAN focuses on PVTG community saturation; PM-PRANAM drives the reduction of chemical fertilizer use via bio-fertilizer incentives; SVAMITVA delivers formal rural property rights via drone mapping; and Mission Vatsalya governs institutional child welfare.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target beneficiary and mandate of PM-JANMAN
PM-JANMAN specifically targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) to provide basic infrastructure across habitations.
The initiative addresses critical socio-economic gaps in remote tribal settlements.
2
Analyze the core objective of the PM-PRANAM scheme
PM-PRANAM is designed to reduce the fiscal burden of chemical fertilizer subsidies and promote sustainable agriculture.
It channels subsidy savings into state-level grants for alternative nutrients.
3
Examine the operational mechanism of the SVAMITVA scheme
SVAMITVA leverages drone technology for surveying rural inhabited parcels to issue spatial property records.
It addresses the historic absence of validated property documentation in rural Abadi areas.
4
Determine the institutional domain of Mission Vatsalya
Mission Vatsalya oversees child rights, institutional care, foster networks, and statutory bodies under the Juvenile Justice framework.
It unifies national child protection architectures.

Key Concept

Key governance initiatives and statutory policy frameworks in India targeting sustainable development, land administration, tribal welfare, and child protection.
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 627Question

As a District Magistrate, you are mediating a severe dispute between the State Highway Authority and the Department of Environment over a proposed infrastructure project. Match each administrative intervention strategy to its correct conflict resolution mode based on the Thomas-Kilmann model.

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Invoking emergency executive powers to approve the project exactly as proposed, dismissing environmental objections.
Establishing a joint expert committee to design a novel eco-bridge solution that fully meets both traffic demands and wildlife conservation goals.
Approving a reduced highway width of 4 lanes instead of 6, while requiring the environment department to concede a small peripheral land strip.
Postponing the inter-departmental review meeting indefinitely to focus on other pressing municipal issues, leaving the dispute unresolved.

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Answer

The emergency powers strategy matches Competing; the joint expert committee matches Collaborating; the reduced highway width matches Compromising; and postponing the meeting matches Avoiding.
Each administrative strategy corresponds directly to a specific mode in the Thomas-Kilmann conflict resolution model based on its balance of assertiveness (focus on own goals) and cooperativeness (focus on others' goals). Competing is high assertiveness and low cooperativeness. Collaborating is high in both. Compromising is moderate in both. Avoiding is low in both.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the strategy involving emergency executive powers.
Matches with Competing.
The administrator is forcing a decision without regard for the other department's concerns, showing high assertiveness and low cooperativeness.
2
Analyze the strategy involving a joint expert committee for an eco-bridge.
Matches with Collaborating.
The goal is to fully satisfy the needs of both sides through problem-solving, showing high assertiveness and high cooperativeness.
3
Analyze the strategy involving a reduced highway width and land concession.
Matches with Compromising.
Both sides make partial concessions to reach a middle ground, showing moderate assertiveness and cooperativeness.
4
Analyze the strategy involving postponing the meeting indefinitely.
Matches with Avoiding.
The administrator is sidestepping the issue rather than addressing it, showing low assertiveness and low cooperativeness.

Key Concept

Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument
Question 628Question

Match each traditional tribal cultural festival in List-I with its corresponding indigenous community and cultural heritage practice in List-II:

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Items

Bhagoria Haat
Medaram Jathara
Wangala Festival
Chapchar Kut

Matches

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Answer

Bhagoria Haat correctly pairs with the Bhil and Bhilala celebration in Madhya Pradesh; Medaram Jathara pairs with the Koya tribal congregation in Telangana; Wangala Festival pairs with the Garo post-harvest thanksgiving in Meghalaya; and Chapchar Kut pairs with the Mizo spring festival featuring Cheraw bamboo dance in Mizoram.
Each festival is matched to its authentic community, cultural narrative, and state context: Bhagoria Haat belongs to the Bhil/Bhilala communities of Madhya Pradesh; Medaram Jathara is the sacred gathering of the Koya community in Telangana; Wangala is the premier post-harvest celebration of the Garo community in Meghalaya; and Chapchar Kut is the traditional post-clearing spring festival of the Mizo community in Mizoram.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical region, community, and heritage context of Bhagoria Haat.
Bhagoria Haat is synonymous with the Bhil and Bhilala tribal groups of western Madhya Pradesh, celebrated as a pre-Holi agricultural fair.
It tests recall of central Indian tribal customs and fair traditions.
2
Examine the folklore and community background of Medaram Jathara.
Medaram Jathara honors Sammakka and Saralamma among the Koya people in the forests of Telangana.
It distinguishes Southern tribal pilgrimage traditions from harvest festivals elsewhere.
3
Match the northeastern tribal festivals: Wangala and Chapchar Kut.
Wangala is the 'Hundred Drums' harvest rite of the Garos of Meghalaya, while Chapchar Kut is the post-clearing spring celebration of the Mizo people accompanied by Cheraw dances.
Precise differentiation prevents confusion between adjacent northeastern state tribal traditions.

Key Concept

Tribal and Folk Cultural Heritage across Indian States
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 629Question

Match the following national governance platforms and digital public infrastructure initiatives with their respective core objectives:

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PRAGATI Platform
CPGRAMS
e-Shram Portal
APAAR Initiative

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Answer

The PRAGATI Platform matches with the multi-modal ICT-based platform for project monitoring; CPGRAMS matches with the centralized web-based citizen grievance redressal mechanism; the e-Shram Portal matches with the comprehensive national database for unorganised workers; and the APAAR Initiative matches with the unified digital identifier for lifelong academic tracking.
The correct pairings accurately associate each digital governance system with its statutory and policy purpose: PRAGATI is designed for project implementation and high-level review; CPGRAMS is the nodal public grievance tracking portal; e-Shram serves as the national database for informal and unorganised sector workers; and APAAR acts as the permanent digital academic registry for students.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the mandate of the PRAGATI platform
PRAGATI is a multi-modal governance and project-monitoring platform connecting the Prime Minister's Office, Union Secretaries, and State Chief Secretaries.
PRAGATI specifically serves executive review and inter-ministerial resolution of stalled infrastructure projects.
2
Identify the mandate of CPGRAMS
CPGRAMS is dedicated to public grievance redressal across central and state administrative bodies.
It functions as the primary citizen-facing digital complaint portal under DARPG.
3
Identify the purpose of e-Shram and APAAR
e-Shram registers unorganised workers for welfare distribution, whereas APAAR registers students to record educational journeys and credits digitally.
Both create distinct domain-specific national registries (labor social security vs. academic identity).

Key Concept

Key National Governance Initiatives and Digital Public Infrastructure Mandates
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 630Question

A State Civil Service Training Director is conducting a workshop for probationary officers on handling citizen grievances effectively. The Director provides examples of different verbal responses that demonstrate active listening. Match the specific active listening technique with the corresponding conversational example from a public administrator.

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Paraphrasing
Clarifying
Reflecting Feelings
Summarizing

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Paraphrasing matches with restating the central complaint; Clarifying matches with asking for specifics about the term 'unhelpful'; Reflecting Feelings matches with acknowledging the citizen's frustration; Summarizing matches with recapping the multiple issues discussed.
Each active listening technique serves a distinct purpose in administrative communication. Paraphrasing ensures accurate understanding of a specific point. Clarifying removes ambiguity from vague statements. Reflecting feelings builds empathy and de-escalates emotional situations. Summarizing organizes multiple issues into a structured review before moving to action.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the 'Paraphrasing' technique.
It maps to the statement rephrasing the central complaint about the pipeline.
Paraphrasing is translating a single thought into your own words to check understanding without adding new meaning.
2
Analyze the 'Clarifying' technique.
It maps to the statement asking whether 'unhelpful' meant refusing applications or lacking forms.
Clarifying seeks to eliminate ambiguity by requesting specific examples or definitions of vague terms.
3
Analyze the 'Reflecting Feelings' technique.
It maps to the statement identifying that the citizen feels frustrated and overwhelmed.
This technique focuses on the emotional subtext rather than just the factual content of the message.
4
Analyze the 'Summarizing' technique.
It maps to the statement recapping the issues of water scarcity, roads, and timelines.
Summarizing brings together various distinct points raised during a broader interaction to form a cohesive conclusion.

Key Concept

Active Listening Techniques and Feedback Mechanisms
Question 631Question

Traditional performing arts across Indian states embody indigenous cultural heritage and ritual storytelling. Match each traditional puppetry art form in List-I with its corresponding regional background and performance tradition in List-II.

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Tholpavakoothu
Kathputli
Yampuri
Togalu Gombeyaata

Matches

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Answer

Tholpavakoothu matches with the ritual shadow puppetry of Kerala performed in Koothumadams; Kathputli matches with the string puppetry tradition of Rajasthan; Yampuri matches with the rod puppetry heritage of Bihar portraying the court of Yama; and Togalu Gombeyaata matches with the translucent leather shadow puppet theatre of Karnataka.
Each art form is accurately matched to its authentic State cultural heritage: Tholpavakoothu is Kerala's ritual shadow puppet play; Kathputli is Rajasthan's string puppetry; Yampuri is Bihar's jointless wooden rod puppetry focused on ethical themes; and Togalu Gombeyaata is Karnataka's translucent leather shadow theatre.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the regional origin and structural form of Tholpavakoothu.
Tholpavakoothu is recognized as the shadow leather puppetry of Kerala dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali in temple Koothumadams.
This establishes the first match based on temple theatre nomenclature and regional provenance.
2
Analyze the puppetry technique and geography of Kathputli.
Kathputli is established as the traditional Rajasthani string puppetry tradition.
The carved wooden puppets (Kath) and string manipulation are unique hallmarks of Rajasthani folk society.
3
Differentiate between the rod puppetry form Yampuri and the shadow form Togalu Gombeyaata.
Yampuri corresponds to the moral rod puppetry of Bihar, while Togalu Gombeyaata corresponds to Karnataka's leather shadow puppetry.
Yampuri explicitly centers on Yama's court in Bihar, while Gombeyaata designates Karnataka's shadow play tradition.

Key Concept

Classification of Indian regional folk puppetry traditions by mechanical type, regional society, and socio-religious performance context.
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 632Question

In the context of sub-national social development initiatives in India, associate each State Government Welfare Scheme listed in Column I with its designated Policy Objective and Target Scope in Column II:

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Gruha Jyothi Scheme (Karnataka)
Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana (Maharashtra)
Mukhyamantri Bal Ashirwad Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)
Rythu Bharosa Scheme (Andhra Pradesh)

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Answer

Gruha Jyothi Scheme (Karnataka) correctly pairs with provision of zero-cost domestic electricity consumption up to 200 units; Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana (Maharashtra) pairs with direct financial grant for assistive physical aids for senior citizens aged 65 and above; Mukhyamantri Bal Ashirwad Yojana (Madhya Pradesh) pairs with monthly financial aid and sponsorship for orphaned youth exiting child care institutions; Rythu Bharosa Scheme (Andhra Pradesh) pairs with input subsidy and investment support for land-owning and tenant farmers.
Each scheme is accurately mapped to its genuine state administration and intended statutory benefit: Gruha Jyothi (Karnataka) subsidizes domestic power up to 200 units; Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana (Maharashtra) facilitates assistive living hardware for seniors; Mukhyamantri Bal Ashirwad Yojana (Madhya Pradesh) assists care-leaving orphan youth; and Rythu Bharosa (Andhra Pradesh) supports farmers and tenant cultivators with direct input transfers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the mandate of Gruha Jyothi Scheme
Launched by the Government of Karnataka to provide social relief on household utilities by subsidizing domestic electricity usage up to 200 units.
Matching the scheme to its primary utility provision.
2
Identify the mandate of Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana
Launched by the Government of Maharashtra to aid senior citizens aged 65 years and older with funds to acquire mobility aids, spectacles, hearing aids, and other assistive devices.
Connecting the scheme to its dedicated geriatric healthcare and assistive aid domain.
3
Identify the mandate of Mukhyamantri Bal Ashirwad Yojana
Launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to support children living with guardians after the death of biological parents and youth after leaving Child Care Institutions (CCIs) upon reaching 18 years of age.
Associating the policy with rehabilitation and aftercare for vulnerable orphan children.
4
Identify the mandate of Rythu Bharosa Scheme
Implemented by Andhra Pradesh to provide direct income and agricultural input support to cultivate crops, covering both landholders and eligible tenant cultivators.
Linking the agricultural intervention to its state-specific farmer income framework.

Key Concept

State Government Schemes and Welfare Policies
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 633Question

Match the following flagship national governance initiatives and digital missions (List-I) with their primary objectives and mandates (List-II):

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PM Vishwakarma Scheme
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Tele-MANAS Initiative
Project BHASHINI

Matches

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Answer

PM Vishwakarma matches with end-to-end support for traditional artisans; PM-Surya Ghar matches with rooftop solar for up to 300 units of free monthly electricity; Tele-MANAS matches with the 24x7 national tele-counselling mental health network; and Project BHASHINI matches with the AI-powered multilingual translation platform.
Each initiative maps accurately to its specific statutory and operational governance mandate: PM Vishwakarma targets traditional artisans with enterprise credit and skilling; PM-Surya Ghar accelerates domestic rooftop solarization with a 300-unit monthly zero-cost electricity benchmark; Tele-MANAS establishes comprehensive round-the-clock digital psychological support; and Project BHASHINI builds the AI natural language foundation for vernacular digital governance.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target demographic and mandate of PM Vishwakarma.
PM Vishwakarma is tailored specifically for eighteen traditional trades, offering financial, technological, and skilling support to traditional artisans and craftspeople.
This establishes the direct pair between the artisan welfare initiative and its specialized credit and skilling description.
2
Identify the core mechanism and target of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
The scheme facilitates residential rooftop solar adoption to provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month.
This aligns the clean energy governance initiative with residential solar electrification.
3
Determine the functional domain of Tele-MANAS and Project BHASHINI.
Tele-MANAS serves the healthcare domain as a 24x7 tele-mental health support system, while Project BHASHINI serves digital governance by translating digital services across official Indian languages using AI.
Distinct identification of digital health versus linguistic AI infrastructure completes the four unique pairs.

Key Concept

Core mandates and structural targets of recent Indian national missions and welfare schemes
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 634Question

Match the following conflict resolution and negotiation strategies with their corresponding real-world administrative scenarios.

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Integrative Negotiation
Distributive Bargaining
Accommodating Style
Avoidance Strategy

Matches

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Answer

Integrative Negotiation pairs with the land dispute resolution (building a hospital for relaxed restrictions). Distributive Bargaining pairs with the fixed municipal budget negotiation. Accommodating Style pairs with yielding to the staff union's minor scheduling demand. Avoidance Strategy pairs with postponing the polarized tax levy discussion.
Each negotiation strategy aligns with a distinct administrative motive: Integrative creates mutual value, Distributive claims value from a fixed pool, Accommodating builds goodwill through strategic concessions, and Avoidance de-escalates volatility through deliberate delay.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Integrative Negotiation.
Matched with the developer building a hospital.
Integrative bargaining seeks mutually beneficial solutions by trading across different priorities, expanding the overall value.
2
Analyze Distributive Bargaining.
Matched with the fixed municipal budget negotiation.
Distributive bargaining is a competitive, zero-sum approach focused on claiming the maximum share of a strictly limited resource.
3
Analyze Accommodating Style.
Matched with yielding to the staff union's minor demand.
Accommodation requires deliberately conceding on a low-stakes issue to build relationship capital for future, more critical conflicts.
4
Analyze Avoidance Strategy.
Matched with postponing the polarized tax levy discussion.
Avoidance is strategically used to de-escalate tension and buy time when immediate resolution is impossible or potentially destructive.

Key Concept

Interpersonal Negotiation Strategies and Conflict Resolution Styles
Question 635Question

Match each State Government Welfare Scheme listed in List-I with its primary policy objective described in List-II:

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Palanhar Yojana (Rajasthan)
Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana (Chhattisgarh)
Amma Vodi (Andhra Pradesh)
Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana (Gujarat)

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Answer

Palanhar Yojana matches with kinship caregiving for orphan and vulnerable children; Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana matches with commercial tree plantation on private land; Amma Vodi matches with direct financial transfer to mothers for children's education; and Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana matches with nutritional food supplementation during the first 1,000 days.
Each scheme is mapped to its exact state policy mandate: Rajasthan's Palanhar Yojana supports non-institutional kinship care for vulnerable children; Chhattisgarh's Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana promotes private commercial forestry; Andhra Pradesh's Amma Vodi incentivizes school education via mothers; and Gujarat's Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana delivers nutritional security across the first 1,000 days of life.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Palanhar Yojana (Rajasthan)
Identified as a specialized child protection and foster kinship welfare scheme providing financial assistance to caregivers of orphaned children.
This pairs Palanhar Yojana directly with the kinship caregiving and educational support objective.
2
Analyze Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana (Chhattisgarh)
Identified as an agro-forestry and environmental livelihood scheme promoting commercial tree cultivation.
This matches the commercial tree plantation on private land objective.
3
Analyze Amma Vodi (Andhra Pradesh)
Identified as a direct benefit transfer education incentive deposited into the bank accounts of mothers from economically weaker sections.
This pairs Amma Vodi with the annual transfer to mothers supporting school education.
4
Analyze Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana (Gujarat)
Identified as a maternal nutrition scheme focused on maternal and infant health during the 1,000-day window.
This pairs Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana with the provision of nutritious rations for pregnant and lactating mothers.

Key Concept

State Government Schemes and Welfare Policies
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 636Question

Match the following recently launched national governance initiatives and schemes with their primary policy objectives:

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Items

PM-PRANAM Scheme
ULLAS Initiative
SIGHT Programme
MedTech Mitra

Matches

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Answer

PM-PRANAM Scheme matches with promoting alternative fertilizers and reducing chemical fertilizer dependence; ULLAS Initiative matches with foundational literacy and life skills for adults aged 15 and above; SIGHT Programme matches with financial incentives for electrolyzer manufacturing and green hydrogen production; and MedTech Mitra matches with regulatory approvals and clinical evaluation for medical device innovators.
Each initiative corresponds directly to its defined government mandate: PM-PRANAM tackles sustainable soil nutrient management, ULLAS addresses adult literacy and foundational lifelong education, SIGHT spurs green hydrogen infrastructure development, and MedTech Mitra mentors biomedical startups through regulatory pipelines.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the scope of the PM-PRANAM Scheme
PM-PRANAM is designed to support sustainable agriculture by encouraging States to adopt alternative bio-fertilizers and reduce chemical fertilizer subsidies.
The initiative addresses soil health deterioration and excessive fiscal burden on fertilizer subsidies.
2
Analyze the scope of the ULLAS Initiative
ULLAS focuses on adult education, digital literacy, and basic numeracy for citizens aged 15 years and above.
It operationalizes the adult literacy commitments under the National Education Policy.
3
Analyze the scope of the SIGHT Programme
SIGHT provides dedicated financial outlays for manufacturing electrolyzers and producing green hydrogen.
It serves as the core funding mechanism of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
4
Analyze the scope of the MedTech Mitra initiative
MedTech Mitra guides indigenous healthtech innovators through preclinical research, clinical validations, and regulatory clearances.
It accelerates domestic medical device innovation and reduces import reliance.

Key Concept

Nodal objectives and administrative focus of flagship governance schemes and statutory missions in India.
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 637Question

A Chairperson of a Public Grievance Commission is reviewing the active listening behaviors of hearing officers. Match the specific action taken by the hearing officer (List I) with the corresponding active listening technique it demonstrates (List II).

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Items

Restating a petitioner's grievance regarding erratic power supply in the officer's own words to confirm exact comprehension.
Explicitly acknowledging a displaced shopkeeper's feelings of distress and anxiety before addressing the compensation paperwork.
Allowing a highly agitated resident to vent their frustrations continuously for several minutes without any verbal interruption.
Synthesizing a prolonged and chaotic 45-minute community testimony into three distinct, actionable administrative priorities.

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Answer

The correct pairings are: Restating a grievance matches Paraphrasing; Acknowledging distress matches Reflecting Feelings; Allowing uninterrupted venting matches Attentive Silence; Synthesizing testimony matches Summarizing.
Each administrative action aligns with a distinct active listening component: checking factual accuracy is paraphrasing, addressing emotions is reflecting feelings, providing uninterrupted space is attentive silence, and condensing long discussions is summarizing.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the technique where an officer restates the problem to verify comprehension.
This action matches Paraphrasing.
Paraphrasing is specifically used to confirm that the factual message has been received correctly by repeating it in one's own words.
2
Identify the technique focused on acknowledging the petitioner's emotional state (distress and anxiety).
This action matches Reflecting Feelings.
Reflecting feelings separates the emotional content from the factual content and validates the speaker's emotions to build trust.
3
Identify the technique that involves not interrupting a speaking citizen.
This action matches Attentive Silence.
Silence, when combined with attention, acts as a powerful active listening tool to let agitated individuals decompress and feel heard.
4
Identify the technique that condenses a 45-minute testimony into key administrative priorities.
This action matches Summarizing.
Summarizing synthesizes extensive, often unstructured information into a concise format for final clarification and action.

Key Concept

Active Listening Techniques in Public Administration
Question 638Question

Match each traditional regional folk theatre and performing art form listed in List-I with its corresponding state cultural heritage and performance characteristics in List-II.

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Items

Maach
Karyala
Burra Katha
Bhand Pather

Matches

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Answer

Maach matches with the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh (elevated platform operatic ballads); Karyala matches with Himachal Pradesh hill tracts (night-long satirical community play); Burra Katha matches with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (three-performer musical storytelling narrative); and Bhand Pather matches with the Kashmir Valley (traditional satire with the surnai ensemble).
Each folk tradition matches its specific regional background: Maach is native to Malwa (Madhya Pradesh); Karyala belongs to the hills of Himachal Pradesh; Burra Katha is the traditional tripartite storytelling art of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; and Bhand Pather is the socio-cultural satirical theatre of Kashmir.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical origin and defining performance traits of Maach.
Maach originates from the Malwa cultural zone of Madhya Pradesh and is staged on high platforms using operatic song-dialogues.
Connecting the etymology from 'manch' (stage) to its central Indian Malwa heritage establishes the first pair.
2
Identify the regional identity and staging format of Karyala.
Karyala is native to the mid-Himalayan valleys of Himachal Pradesh, performed overnight during festive village gatherings.
Recognizing this Pahari folk drama format identifies the second pairing.
3
Determine the structural elements of Burra Katha and Bhand Pather.
Burra Katha is the three-artist ballad tradition of the Telugu-speaking Deccan states, while Bhand Pather is the quintessential satirical street theatre of Kashmir.
Matching the respective performance structures to their linguistic and geographical zones completes all correspondences.

Key Concept

State Folk Theatre and Intangible Cultural Performing Heritage of India
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 639Question

Carefully analyze the following observed socioeconomic, environmental, and financial events (List I) and match them with their most logically sufficient primary causes (List II).

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Items

The sudden liquidity crisis and collapse of several mid-sized regional banks.
A drastic drop in the migratory bird population arriving at the seasonal wetlands.
An unexpected surge in retail inflation specifically concerning essential food items.
A substantial and rapid increase in enrollment rates for technical and vocational training institutes.

Matches

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Answer

The banking crisis is caused by monetary tightening; the wildlife decline is caused by toxic runoff; food inflation is caused by agricultural frost; and vocational enrollments are driven by tuition subsidies.
Each observed event logically maps to exactly one primary driver. The banking failure is a structural effect of high interest rates; habitat degradation causes wildlife decline; crop failure drives food scarcity; and financial incentives drive educational enrollments.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the financial event (collapse of banks).
Matches with aggressive monetary tightening.
Higher interest rates reduce the value of existing bond portfolios and increase borrowing costs, which structurally triggers liquidity crises in vulnerable financial institutions.
2
Examine the environmental event (drop in migratory birds).
Matches with toxic chemical runoff.
Migratory birds depend on healthy wetlands. Industrial pollution directly damages this habitat, creating an immediate biological cause for the population decline.
3
Evaluate the economic event (retail food inflation).
Matches with unseasonal frost.
Food-specific inflation usually follows a supply deficit. Unseasonal frost destroying crops is a direct physical cause for reduced supply and subsequent price spikes.
4
Assess the demographic/educational trend (vocational enrollment increase).
Matches with the state tuition subsidy policy.
Public policy interventions that reduce the cost of education have a direct, positive causal effect on student enrollment numbers.

Key Concept

Identifying direct causal mechanisms by logically linking distinct structural drivers to their specific real-world consequences.
Question 640Question

During the daily operations of a municipal administration, various non-verbal communication channels are utilized to convey authority, empathy, and structure. Match the following non-verbal communication elements with their corresponding administrative scenarios:

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Items

Kinesics
Proxemics
Chronemics
Paralanguage

Matches

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Answer

Kinesics matches with hand gestures and eye contact; Proxemics matches with seating arrangements; Chronemics matches with adherence to time slots; Paralanguage matches with voice pitch and pacing.
Each non-verbal communication element has a distinct domain: Kinesics covers body language, Proxemics dictates the use of space, Chronemics involves the perception and use of time, and Paralanguage encompasses vocal characteristics outside of actual spoken words.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core definition of Kinesics.
It relates to body language.
Matching physical gestures and eye contact to Kinesics establishes the first correct pair.
2
Analyze the role of space and distance in the given scenarios.
Proxemics is identified as the study of space.
Seating arrangements directly involve spatial dynamics, making it the correct match for Proxemics.
3
Evaluate the concept involving time management.
Chronemics is the non-verbal element concerning time.
Allocating strict intervals and managing presentation durations aligns perfectly with Chronemics.
4
Define the vocal aspects of speech that do not involve actual words.
Paralanguage covers tone, pitch, and pacing.
Lowering voice pitch and speaking slowly are vocal cues, correctly matching Paralanguage.

Key Concept

Elements of Non-Verbal Communication
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