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Question 301Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Mera Pani Meri Virasat' welfare scheme implemented by the Government of Haryana:

1. It aims to promote groundwater conservation by incentivizing farmers to switch from water-intensive paddy cultivation to alternative crops such as maize, pulses, cotton, and oilseeds.
2. Eligible farmers who replace paddy cultivation on their land are provided with a financial assistance of ₹7,000 per acre through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: Both 1 and 2

Answer

Both 1 and 2 are correct as the scheme aims to reduce groundwater depletion through crop diversification and provides financial assistance of ₹7,000 per acre.
The statement identifying 'Both 1 and 2' is correct because the 'Mera Pani Meri Virasat' scheme of Haryana is designed to tackle critical groundwater depletion by promoting crop diversification away from paddy, while supporting participating cultivators with a direct incentive of ₹7,000 per acre.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the primary objective stated in Statement 1
Statement 1 is valid
The 'Mera Pani Meri Virasat' initiative was introduced by the Haryana government to curb depleting groundwater levels in severely affected blocks by encouraging farmers to cultivate alternative, less water-consuming crops like maize, pulses, cotton, and bajra instead of paddy.
2
Evaluate the financial incentive and mechanism stated in Statement 2
Statement 2 is valid
The state government provides a financial incentive of ₹7,000 per acre directly into the bank accounts of registered farmers who voluntarily switch from paddy to approved alternative crops.
3
Synthesize the findings to identify the correct combination
Both statements 1 and 2 are accurate
Since both the policy objective and the direct benefit outlay are correctly formulated, the choice indicating both statements is the right answer.

Key Concept

Objectives and financial incentives of state crop diversification and water conservation policies
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 302Question →

The Government of Karnataka launched the flagship 'Yuva Nidhi' welfare scheme as part of its social security and youth empowerment initiatives. Which of the following statements regarding the financial assistance structure and eligibility provisions of this scheme are correct?

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Answer: It provides financial assistance of ₹3,000 per month to eligible unemployed degree holders and ₹1,500 per month to eligible unemployed diploma holders.; The monthly financial allowance is granted for a maximum duration of two years or until the beneficiary gains employment or self-employment, whichever occurs earlier.

Answer

The statements confirming the monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 for degree holders and ₹1,500 for diploma holders, and the provision capping the support duration at a maximum of two years or until employment is attained, are the correct statements.
Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi scheme provides transitional financial security to educated unemployed youth by granting ₹3,000 per month to degree graduates and ₹1,500 per month to diploma holders. The financial support is tenure-capped at a maximum period of two years (24 months) and terminates earlier if the candidate secures gainful employment or pursues higher education.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the financial disbursement norms under Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi scheme.
Identified that eligible graduates receive ₹3,000 monthly and diploma holders receive ₹1,500 monthly via Direct Benefit Transfer.
Establishing the designated monthly stipend amount according to educational qualification verifies the validity of the financial assistance statement.
2
Examine the tenure and termination conditions for the scheme's benefit payout.
Confirmed that the allowance is disbursed for a maximum duration of 24 months (two years) and terminates immediately if the recipient secures employment or registers for higher education.
Verifying the time-bound and employment-linked nature of the scheme confirms the conditionality of the welfare policy.
3
Evaluate the target beneficiary qualifications and lifetime pension claims.
Disproved the claims regarding an unconditional lifetime pension and the exclusive restriction to doctorate holders.
The scheme is targeted at general degree and diploma holders seeking employment and does not function as a permanent pension.

Key Concept

Eligibility conditions, financial outlay, and operational guidelines of state youth unemployment support and welfare policies.
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 303Question →

With reference to state welfare initiatives in India, consider the following statements regarding the 'Orunodoi' scheme implemented in Assam:

1. The financial transfer under the scheme is credited directly into the bank account of the nominated female member of the beneficiary household.
2. The initiative is executed as a centrally sponsored scheme with a 60:40 funding sharing pattern between the Union and State Governments.
3. Priority selection is statutorily accorded to households having persons with disabilities (Divyangjan), unmarried women, and widows.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 3 only

Answer

Statements 1 and 3 are correct
The option specifying statements 1 and 3 is correct. The Orunodoi scheme of Assam mandates that financial aid is transferred exclusively to the bank accounts of nominated female heads of eligible households to promote financial inclusion and gender empowerment. Furthermore, preferential priority is explicitly given to households with specially-abled members, widows, and separated or unmarried women. The second statement is incorrect because the scheme is entirely funded by the State Government of Assam and does not follow a 60:40 central cost-sharing framework.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the beneficiary identification and transfer architecture described in the first statement
The statement is correct as Orunodoi designates the woman of the household as the primary beneficiary and transfers monthly assistance directly to her bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The policy focuses on direct economic empowerment and decision-making autonomy for women in vulnerable households.
2
Examine the funding mechanism and administrative structure stated in the second statement
The statement is incorrect because Orunodoi is a 100% State-funded flagship initiative administered by the Finance Department of the Government of Assam, not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a 60:40 split.
State-specific welfare schemes are often fully funded out of the Consolidated Fund of the State unless notified as a National Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
3
Verify the socio-economic targeting and priority criteria mentioned in the third statement
The statement is correct because the scheme guidelines mandate special preference for households with Divyangjan (specially-abled persons), widows, divorced or separated women, and unmarried women above specified age brackets.
Targeted social security safeguards the most economically and socially vulnerable cohorts within the state.

Key Concept

Design, target beneficiary parameters, and fiscal structure of State flagship welfare transfer programs
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 304Question →

According to the state agricultural economic profile and Coffee Board reports, arrange the following coffee-producing districts of Karnataka in descending order of their total annual production contribution:

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Answer

Kodagu → Chikkamagaluru → Hassan → Shivamogga
Karnataka accounts for over 70% of India's total coffee production. Within the state, production is heavily concentrated across three traditional districts in the Western Ghats: Kodagu leads with over 50% of the state's output, followed by Chikkamagaluru with approximately 32%–35%, Hassan with roughly 12%–14%, and Shivamogga contributing a minor fraction from peripheral tracts.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the top coffee-producing district in Karnataka.
Kodagu (Coorg) produces over half of the state's total harvest, establishing it in the first position.
Kodagu possesses the largest acreage under Arabica and Robusta cultivation combined in the state.
2
Determine the second and third primary commercial plantation hubs.
Chikkamagaluru holds the second position followed by Hassan in the third position.
Chikkamagaluru yields roughly one-third of the state total, while Hassan's Sakleshpur belt contributes approximately 13%.
3
Position the peripheral non-core coffee area.
Shivamogga is placed last among the given districts.
Shivamogga has limited agro-climatic coverage dedicated to commercial coffee plantations relative to the traditional core districts.

Key Concept

Spatial distribution and regional output hierarchy of commercial plantation crops in Karnataka
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 305Question →

With reference to the traditional 'Chhau' dance-theatre heritage of eastern India and its distinct regional styles, which of the following statements is correct?

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Answer: Mayurbhanj Chhau in Odisha is distinguished from the Purulia and Seraikela styles by being performed entirely without masks, relying instead on agile body language and martial movements.

Answer

The statement specifying that Mayurbhanj Chhau in Odisha is performed entirely without masks, relying on body language and martial postures, is correct.
Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha differs from both Seraikela Chhau (Jharkhand) and Purulia Chhau (West Bengal) primarily because its performers do not wear masks. Instead, the artists convey heroism, mythological themes, and emotion through dynamic martial stances (chalis and upflis) and facial expressiveness, accompanied by the traditional rhythmic beats of the dhol and dhamsa.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the regional variations and structural features of the three distinct Chhau dance traditions in eastern India.
Identified the three major schools: Seraikela Chhau (Jharkhand), Purulia Chhau (West Bengal), and Mayurbhanj Chhau (Odisha).
State civil services examinations require precise discrimination between adjacent regional art forms and their specific stylistic hallmarks.
2
Examine the mask-wearing convention across all three regional schools.
Seraikela uses stylized symbolic masks; Purulia uses elaborate papier-mâché masks representing mythological characters; Mayurbhanj does not use masks at all.
The presence or absence of masks is the primary defining typological difference among the sub-genres of Chhau dance.
3
Evaluate the options against regional geography, patronage, and musical instrumentation.
The option highlighting the unmasked martial nature of Mayurbhanj Chhau accurately describes the tradition.
Eliminates incorrect pairings of instruments, geographical origins, and performance characteristics.

Key Concept

Regional variation, stylistic attributes, and patronage of folk dance-drama traditions (Chhau heritage)
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 306Question →

Arrange the following historic monuments representing the regional evolution of Kalinga temple architecture and cultural heritage in correct chronological order of their construction, from the earliest to the latest:

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Answer

The correct chronological sequence from earliest to latest is Parasurameswara Temple (7th–8th century CE), Mukteswara Temple (10th century CE), Lingaraja Temple (11th century CE), and the Sun Temple at Konark (13th century CE).
The architectural heritage of Kalinga temples developed across distinct sequential phases: Early phase under the Sailodbhavas (Parasurameswara Temple, 7th–8th century CE), Transitional phase under the Somavamshis (Mukteswara Temple, 10th century CE), Mature phase under the later Somavamshis (Lingaraja Temple, 11th century CE), and the Grand culminative phase under the Eastern Gangas (Konark Sun Temple, 13th century CE).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the early developmental phase monument
Parasurameswara Temple is identified as the earliest (7th–8th century CE, Sailodbhava era).
It exhibits early stylistic traits: flat-roofed Jagamohana, simple carving, and triratha sanctum.
2
Identify the transitional stylistic phase monument
Mukteswara Temple is placed second (circa 10th century CE, early Somavamshi era).
It introduced the stepped pyramidal roof for the Jagamohana and the famous ornamental arched torana.
3
Identify the mature culmination phase monument
Lingaraja Temple is placed third (11th century CE, mature Somavamshi era).
It achieved the grandest expression of the four-structure layout: Vimana, Jagamohana, Natamandira, and Bhogamandapa.
4
Identify the monumental zenith monument
Konark Sun Temple is placed last (13th century CE, Eastern Ganga dynasty).
Commissioned by King Narasimhadeva I as a colossal chariot of the Sun God, marking the peak and final grand phase of regional temple architecture.

Key Concept

Chronological and stylistic evolution of regional Kalinga temple architecture and ruling dynasty patronage.
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 307Question →

Match the traditional state mural and painting heritage art forms in List-I with their characteristic cultural community and regional practices in List-II:

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Pithora Wall Art
Aipan Folk Art
Cheriyal Scroll Painting
Sohrai Khovar Murals

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Answer

Pithora Wall Art corresponds to the sacred ritual wall art of Rathwa and Bhil communities; Aipan Folk Art corresponds to the geometric folk art of Kumaon using rice paste; Cheriyal Scroll Painting corresponds to the narrative scroll art of Telangana; and Sohrai Khovar Murals correspond to the indigenous mural tradition of Jharkhand.
Each art form is accurately matched with its indigenous community and cultural geography: Pithora is the ritual horse mural of the Bhil/Rathwa tribes; Aipan is the red-and-white geometric sacred art of Kumaon; Cheriyal is the narrative cloth scroll art of Telangana; and Sohrai-Khovar is the seasonal mud mural art practiced by indigenous women in Jharkhand.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the socio-cultural and regional origin of Pithora painting
Pithora is a living tribal ritual art practiced by the Rathwa and Bhil tribes of eastern Gujarat and adjoining Madhya Pradesh districts, characterized by depictions of horses and village deities.
This establishes the link between Pithora Wall Art and the Rathwa/Bhil ritual tradition.
2
Identify the geographical and cultural domain of Aipan art
Aipan is a traditional ritualistic folk art of Kumaon (Uttarakhand), created on a background of brick-red clay (geru) with rice flour paste (bisvar) for festivals and ceremonies.
This matches Aipan Folk Art with the Kumaoni geometric and spiritual art tradition.
3
Examine the distinct medium and region of Cheriyal and Sohrai Khovar paintings
Cheriyal represents the Nakashi scroll storytelling heritage of Telangana, while Sohrai-Khovar represents the GI-tagged tribal mud wall mural art of Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
This completes the correct pairing for the remaining two regional traditions.

Key Concept

State Folk, Tribal, and Narrative Painting Heritage Traditions of India
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 308Question →

Match the State Government Welfare Schemes in List-I with their respective Primary Policy Focus in List-II:

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Mukhyamantri Sukhashray Yojana (Himachal Pradesh)
Abua Awas Yojana (Jharkhand)
Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana (Chhattisgarh)
Aardram Mission (Kerala)

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Answer

Mukhyamantri Sukhashray Yojana pairs with welfare and educational support for orphans as 'Children of the State'; Abua Awas Yojana pairs with state-funded three-room pucca housing assistance; Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana pairs with commercial timber cultivation subsidies on private land; and Aardram Mission pairs with upgrading primary health centres into family health centres.
Each scheme is accurately paired with its governing objective: Himachal Pradesh's Sukhashray Yojana secures comprehensive statutory support for orphans; Jharkhand's Abua Awas Yojana provides state-funded 3-room housing; Chhattisgarh's Vriksha Sampada Yojana subsidizes commercial tree planting on private land; and Kerala's Aardram Mission modernizes primary healthcare centres into family health centres.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the mandate of Mukhyamantri Sukhashray Yojana (Himachal Pradesh).
It designates orphaned and destitute children as 'Children of the State', providing them with full institutional, higher education, and financial care.
Pinpointing state-specific child social protection and welfare measures.
2
Determine the focus of Abua Awas Yojana (Jharkhand).
It is a 100% state-sponsored shelter program providing three-room pucca houses to eligible families excluded from central housing lists.
Distinguishing state-funded rural housing schemes from general poverty alleviation measures.
3
Examine the objective of Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana (Chhattisgarh).
It promotes commercial agroforestry on private agricultural lands through capital subsidies and market linkages to enhance rural farm incomes.
Identifying agro-economic and afforestation incentives.
4
Assess the core purpose of Aardram Mission (Kerala).
It is a public health initiative designed to revamp primary healthcare delivery by converting local health centres into patient-friendly Family Health Centres.
Linking decentralised health sector reforms with their respective state schemes.

Key Concept

State Government welfare schemes and policy mandates across social security, rural housing, agroforestry, and primary public healthcare infrastructure.
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 309Question →

To improve the child sex ratio and promote the education of girls from economically vulnerable households, the Government of Maharashtra introduced the 'Lek Ladki Yojana' (Dear Daughter Scheme). Which of the following conditions correctly specifies the financial entitlement and beneficiary eligibility under this welfare initiative?

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Answer: Eligible girl children from yellow and orange ration card-holding families receive structured milestone-linked support totaling ₹1,01,000, concluding with a major payout upon attaining 18 years of age.

Answer

Eligible girl children from yellow and orange ration card-holding families receive structured milestone-linked support totaling ₹1,01,000, concluding with a major payout upon attaining 18 years of age.
The Lek Ladki Yojana implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Maharashtra, provides structured financial assistance totaling ₹1,01,000 to girl children born in yellow and orange ration card families. The assistance is distributed across five progressive milestones: ₹5,000 at birth, ₹6,000 upon admission to Class 1, ₹7,000 upon admission to Class 6, ₹8,000 upon admission to Class 11, and a final grant of ₹75,000 upon attaining 18 years of age (provided the girl remains unmarried).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target beneficiary eligibility criteria for Maharashtra's Lek Ladki Yojana
The scheme applies to girl children born in economically disadvantaged families possessing yellow or orange ration cards.
Targeted welfare schemes in Maharashtra utilize ration card categories as an objective benchmark for socioeconomic status.
2
Evaluate the financial disbursement structure and milestone amounts
The assistance totals ₹1,01,000 distributed in stages: ₹5,000 at birth, ₹6,000 in Class 1, ₹7,000 in Class 6, ₹8,000 in Class 11, and ₹75,000 upon reaching 18 years.
Milestone-based incentives discourage female foeticide and school dropouts while discouraging early marriage.

Key Concept

Eligibility norms, target beneficiary groups, and milestone-linked financial assistance mechanisms under state girl child welfare policies
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 310Question →

In the context of traditional performing arts and living cultural heritage in Kerala, a specific ritual dance-drama is enacted annually after the summer harvest in Bhagavathi Kavus (goddess temples). Before the dramatic enactment of the mythological battle between the Goddess and the demon Darika, artists draw an intricate, multicolored floor portrait of the deity using natural powders, known as Kalamezhuthu. Which of the following traditional art forms is described here?

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Answer: Mudiyettu

Answer

The art form described is Mudiyettu, a traditional ritual dance-drama of Kerala featuring Kalamezhuthu floor art and the narrative duel between Goddess Kali and demon Darika.
Mudiyettu is an ancient ritual theatre tradition of Kerala performed in Bhadrakali temple groves (Bhagavathi Kavus). It is enacted by members of the Marar and Kuruppu communities and incorporates the drawing of Kalamezhuthu (a colossal floor image of Goddess Kali made with organic natural pigments) before enacting the mythological triumph of the Goddess over the demon Darika.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical region and cultural context provided in the stem
The ritual art belongs to Kerala, specifically performed in Bhagavathi Kavus (temple groves) following the harvest season.
Establishing the regional and institutional setting eliminates non-Kerala folk traditions.
2
Analyze the core ritual elements and mythological theme described
The performance combines Kalamezhuthu (sacred floor powder art) and the enactment of the victory of Goddess Kali over the demon Darika.
These ritual characteristics uniquely distinguish Mudiyettu from other regional performance traditions such as Koodiyattam or Theyyam.
3
Match the synthesized features to the correct regional art form
Mudiyettu is the recognized ritual theatre tradition matching all stated attributes.
Mudiyettu is celebrated for its sequential ritual stages, beginning with Kalamezhuthu and culminating in the dramatic enactment of the Darika-slaying legend.

Key Concept

Mudiyettu Ritual Theatre and Kalamezhuthu Heritage of Kerala
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 311Question →

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 312Question →

With reference to the 'Pudhumai Penn Scheme' (Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme) implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme provides a monthly financial grant of ₹1,000 directly into the bank accounts of female students until they complete their undergraduate degree, diploma, or ITI course.
2. To be eligible, the female student must have studied continuously from Class 6 to Class 12 in Government schools of the state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: Both 1 and 2

Answer

Both 1 and 2
The Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme) was launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu through the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. Under this initiative, girl students who studied from Class 6 to Class 12 in state government schools receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 deposited directly into their bank accounts until they complete their undergraduate degree, diploma, or ITI course. Thus, both statements are correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the financial entitlement and duration under the Pudhumai Penn Scheme.
The scheme provides a monthly direct benefit transfer (DBT) of ₹1,000 per month to eligible girl students until the successful, uninterrupted completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, or recognized vocational course. Statement 1 is correct.
Verify the financial incentive designed to curb female dropout rates after higher secondary education.
2
Evaluate the institutional eligibility criteria for target beneficiaries.
The core eligibility rule mandates that the beneficiary girl student must have completed her schooling from Class 6 through Class 12 in Tamil Nadu Government schools. Statement 2 is correct.
Ensure targeted coverage for economically disadvantaged students transitioning from public schools to higher educational institutions.
3
Synthesize the evaluation to select the correct composite option.
Since both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are factually accurate, the option stating 'Both 1 and 2' is correct.
State PSC multi-statement evaluation requires matching all verified statements.

Key Concept

Tamil Nadu State Welfare Schemes: Higher Education and Women Empowerment Initiatives
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 313Question →

The Government of Odisha launched the 'KALIA' (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) scheme to accelerate agricultural prosperity and poverty reduction across the state. Which of the following statements regarding the provisions and target groups of the KALIA scheme are correct? (Select all that apply)

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Answer: It provides financial assistance to small and marginal farmers to support input procurement across cropping seasons.; It provides non-crop livelihood assistance specifically for landless agricultural households to establish allied activities like goat rearing and poultry units.

Answer

The provisions providing seasonal input assistance to small and marginal farmers and extending livelihood support to landless agricultural households for allied activities are correct.
The KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) scheme of Odisha is structured around multiple welfare pillars: direct cultivation assistance for small and marginal farmers to meet input costs, and livelihood support for landless rural agricultural households to invest in allied activities like fishery, beekeeping, duckery, and small animal husbandry.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core target beneficiaries and cropping assistance of the KALIA scheme.
KALIA specifically targets small and marginal farmers by providing seasonal financial support for input procurement, and covers landless rural households through livelihood support for allied agricultural activities.
The policy was designed to cover both land-owning cultivators and landless labourers who depend on agriculture.
2
Evaluate the administrative jurisdiction, funding pattern, and exclusion criteria.
The scheme is a flagship initiative funded by the State Government of Odisha and explicitly excludes income-tax payees and institutional landholders.
Welfare transfers are meant strictly for economically vulnerable rural agrarian beneficiaries.

Key Concept

Core components, beneficiary eligibility, and institutional framework of State Agriculture Welfare Initiatives (KALIA Scheme).
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 314Question →

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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Answer

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 315Question →

The Varkari Bhakti movement played a pivotal role in shaping regional cultural heritage, community egalitarianism, and vernacular Marathi devotional literature. Arrange the following saint-poets of the Varkari tradition in correct chronological order from earliest to latest based on their historical period of contribution:

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Answer

The correct chronological order from earliest to latest is Sant Dnyaneshwar (13th century CE), followed by Sant Chokhamela (14th century CE), Sant Eknath (16th century CE), and Sant Tukaram (17th century CE).
The cultural history of the Varkari Sampradaya is marked by four major epochs: the founding 13th-century epoch led by Sant Dnyaneshwar (1275–1296 CE); the early 14th-century phase of egalitarian devotion represented by Sant Chokhamela (d. 1338 CE); the 16th-century literary and cultural synthesis led by Sant Eknath (1533–1599 CE); and the 17th-century popularization through abhangas led by Sant Tukaram (1608–1650 CE). Arranging them chronologically yields Dnyaneshwar → Chokhamela → Eknath → Tukaram.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the foundational figure of the Varkari Sampradaya
Sant Dnyaneshwar established the tradition's philosophical base by completing the *Dnyaneshwari* in 1290 CE (late 13th century CE), placing him first.
The movement traces its textual and philosophical origin to the late Yadava era in the 13th century.
2
Determine the early medieval 14th-century contributor
Sant Chokhamela composed poignant devotional poetry during the early 14th century CE (active until his death c. 1338 CE), placing him second.
Chokhamela belonged to the first major post-foundational generation alongside Namdev.
3
Identify the 16th-century renaissance figure and bridge
Sant Eknath was active during the 16th century CE (c. 1533–1599 CE), placing him third.
Eknath retrieved Dnyaneshwar's texts and expanded vernacular outreach through *Bharuds* during the Deccan Sultanates period.
4
Identify the 17th-century crowning poet of the movement
Sant Tukaram flourished during the early-to-mid 17th century CE (c. 1608–1650 CE), placing him last in this sequence.
Tukaram's abhangas represent the high water mark of the movement during the rise of the Maratha kingdom.

Key Concept

Chronological evolution of the Varkari Bhakti literary and cultural tradition in regional Indian history
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 316Question →

The Government of Assam implements the 'Orunodoi' scheme as a flagship welfare initiative for poverty alleviation and socio-economic empowerment. Which of the following statements regarding the eligibility conditions, delivery architecture, and exclusion criteria of this scheme are correct?

Select all that apply

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Answer: The monthly financial assistance is disbursed directly into the active bank account of the designated adult female member of the household.; Households owning mechanized four-wheeled motor vehicles or tractors are placed in the negative list and excluded from benefits.

Answer

The statements confirming that monthly assistance is transferred directly to the designated female head's bank account and that households owning mechanized four-wheeled vehicles/tractors are excluded from the scheme are correct.
Under Assam's Orunodoi scheme, the state transfers monthly financial aid directly to the Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts of adult female family members to ensure economic self-reliance. Additionally, the scheme's negative exclusion list strictly bars families owning four-wheelers, tractors, or mechanized boats, making both these provisions accurate.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine beneficiary targeting and gender-centric account requirements under the scheme.
The scheme mandates that benefits must be routed directly to the bank account of the adult female nominated by the family, confirming female-headed DBT targeting.
The core design of the policy centers on women empowerment and ensuring funds are utilized for essential household welfare.
2
Analyze standard exclusion parameters relating to government employment, tax status, and asset ownership.
Households with income tax payers or government servants are unconditionally barred, while ownership of four-wheelers or tractors automatically disqualifies the family.
Exclusion lists in state welfare policies prevent elite capture and direct fiscal resources toward the poorest socio-economic deciles.
3
Verify the financial transmission mechanism.
Disbursements occur exclusively via electronic Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) rather than physical cash or coupons.
DBT ensures transparency, eliminates intermediary leakage, and enforces biometric/Aadhaar verification.

Key Concept

Eligibility conditions, negative exclusion criteria, and DBT transfer architecture of flagship State Government welfare policies.
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 317Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the traditional theatrical dance-drama 'Yakshagana':

1. It is a traditional theatre form originating and primarily cultivated in the coastal districts and Malenadu region of Karnataka.
2. The performance is guided by the lead singer and master of ceremonies known as the 'Bhagavata'.
3. It encompasses two primary regional stylistic schools: 'Badagutittu' (Northern style) and 'Tenkutittu' (Southern style).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1, 2, and 3

Answer

All three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct.
Yakshagana is an elaborate traditional theatre art that flourished in Karnataka's coastal and Malenadu belt. The performance structure relies on the Bhagavata (lead singer and conductor) who leads the 'Himmela' (background ensemble) and cues the 'Mummela' (actors). It is structurally classified into 'Badagutittu' (Northern style characterized by elaborate headgear and distinct footwork) and 'Tenkutittu' (Southern style noted for high-tempo spinning steps and heavy percussion). Therefore, all three statements are fully correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the geographical base of Yakshagana in Statement 1
Statement 1 is correct
Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form native to the coastal belt (Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada) and adjoining Malenadu districts of Karnataka.
2
Assess the operational role of the 'Bhagavata' in Statement 2
Statement 2 is correct
The Bhagavata serves as the chief singer, narrator, and stage director, setting the rhythm (Tala) and controlling the entire dramatic flow.
3
Analyze the regional stylistic schools in Statement 3
Statement 3 is correct
Yakshagana is formally divided into two prominent traditions: Badagutittu (prevalent in Northern parts such as Uttara Kannada and Kundapura) and Tenkutittu (prevalent in Southern areas such as Dakshina Kannada and Kasaragod).

Key Concept

Yakshagana Folk Theatre Traditions and Performance Architecture
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 318Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the eligibility criteria and benefit provisions of the 'Lakshmir Bhandar' welfare scheme implemented by the Government of West Bengal:

1. It provides direct monthly financial assistance to eligible women heads of households aged between 25 and 60 years.
2. Women employed as permanent government servants or receiving regular state-funded pensions are entitled to receive benefits under this scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 only

Answer

1 only
The correct answer is that statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect. The 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal provides direct monthly financial assistance to women who are heads of eligible households aged between 25 and 60 years. To ensure target-specific welfare delivery, permanent employees in government departments, local bodies, statutory undertakings, and recipients of regular pensions are disqualified from receiving benefits.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate statement 1 against the scheme's demographic guidelines
Statement 1 is valid because the scheme provides basic income support to women residing in the state who fall in the 25–60 years age bracket.
Verify the core age and gender requirements stipulated in the government order.
2
Evaluate statement 2 against institutional and occupational exclusions
Statement 2 is invalid because permanent government employees, public sector staff, and recipients of regular government pensions are explicitly excluded.
Assess whether formal sector employees and institutional pensioners are eligible for direct benefit transfers.
3
Combine the evaluation outcomes to select the correct choice
Only statement 1 is correct, corresponding to the option '1 only'.
Reconcile individual statement truth values with the single-choice options.

Key Concept

Eligibility conditions and occupational exclusions under state direct benefit transfer (DBT) welfare schemes
Question 319Question →

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

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

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 320Question →

In the cultural heritage of the Western Himalayas, the Basohli style emerged as the earliest and one of the most vibrant schools of Pahari miniature painting during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Which of the following technical and stylistic features is uniquely characteristic of traditional Basohli paintings?

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Answer: The application of real iridescent beetle-wing fragments to simulate the luminous texture of emeralds and ornate jewelry

Answer

The application of real iridescent beetle-wing fragments to simulate the luminous texture of emeralds and ornate jewelry
The Basohli school of Pahari miniature painting is celebrated for its vigorous expression, warm glowing colors, and the rare, innovative technique of affixing small pieces of green, iridescent beetle-wing cases directly onto the painted surface to imitate lustrous emerald stones in necklaces, crowns, and borders.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical and cultural school of art mentioned in the stem
Basohli school belonging to the Pahari miniature painting tradition originating in the Western Himalayan hill states (modern Jammu and Kashmir / Himachal Pradesh).
Establishing the regional and historical context distinguishes Western Himalayan miniature styles from Deccan, South Indian, or Gangetic craft traditions.
2
Evaluate the distinct technical characteristics of the Basohli painting tradition
Basohli miniatures are marked by strong, bold colors (deep red, mustard yellow, warm greens), stylized human profiles with large almond eyes, and the specific collage-like inclusion of emerald-green beetle wings (Sternocera chrysis) cut into tiny shapes to represent precious emeralds on crowns, garments, and jewelry.
This physical inlay of beetle wings is a diagnostic material feature unique to the Basohli and early Nurpur Pahari ateliers.
3
Differentiate the correct feature from other regional Indian painting traditions
Embossed gesso and gold leaf on wood corresponds to Thanjavur/Mysore, kalam pen/block resist on cotton corresponds to Kalamkari, and lime-plaster frescos belong to Rajasthani Arayish or Shekhawati wall murals.
Confirming the exact material culture eliminates distractors stemming from cross-regional confusion.

Key Concept

Basohli School of Pahari Miniature Painting and its Unique Material Techniques
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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