Social justice: education health and vulnerable sections - Question Bank

1. The 'National Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID' is a part of which larger initiative?
A) National Health Mission
B) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
C) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
D) National Health Policy 2017
2. Which of the following is a significant challenge in achieving gender equality in education in India?
A) High female literacy rates
B) Equal access to higher education for girls
C) Gender stereotypes and societal norms
D) Government policies promoting girls' education
3. The 'Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana' (PMMY) aims to provide loans to:
A) Large industrial houses
B) Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro-enterprises
C) Agricultural farmers only
D) Government employees
4. Which article of the Constitution provides for the right to move freely throughout the territory of India?
A) Article 14
B) Article 19
C) Article 21
D) Article 22
5. The 'National Commission for Minorities' is a statutory body established under which Act?
A) The Constitution of India
B) The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992
C) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
D) The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
6. Which of the following is a key goal of the 'National Health Policy 2017' regarding healthcare financing?
A) Increasing out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare
B) Reducing public expenditure on health
C) Achieving a health-sector expenditure of 2.5% of GDP
D) Privatizing all public health facilities
7. The 'National Education Policy 2020' proposes a new structure for school education. What is the proposed structure?
A) 5+3+3+4 years
B) 10+2 years
C) 6+3+3+4 years
D) 5+4+3+3 years
8. Which article of the Constitution directs the State to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
A) Article 44
B) Article 46
C) Article 47
D) Article 48
9. The 'Global Hunger Index' (GHI) is a tool that measures and tracks hunger globally. India's rank in GHI is often a concern related to:
A) Food security and nutritional status
B) Agricultural productivity
C) Food processing industry
D) Food export potential
10. Which government initiative focuses on improving maternal and child health services, particularly in rural areas?
A) Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)
B) National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
C) Rashtriya Kishore Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)
D) National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke (NPCDCS)
11. The 'Skill India Mission' includes which of the following key components?
A) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
B) National Skill Development Agency (NSDA)
C) National Career Service (NCS)
D) All of the above
12. The 'National Health Insurance Scheme' (now part of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY) aims to provide financial protection against catastrophic health expenditures to:
A) All citizens of India
B) Government employees only
C) Poor and vulnerable families
D) Senior citizens above 70 years
13. Which article empowers the President to appoint a commission to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes?
A) Article 338
B) Article 338A
C) Article 340
D) Article 342
14. The 'National Commission for Backward Classes' was given constitutional status through which amendment act?
A) 93rd Amendment Act, 2005
B) 102nd Amendment Act, 2018
C) 103rd Amendment Act, 2019
D) 104th Amendment Act, 2019
15. The 'National Policy for Senior Citizens' aims to address issues related to:
A) Education and skill development
B) Health, financial security, and social support
C) Housing and transportation
D) Employment and entrepreneurship
16. Which of the following is a challenge faced by the elderly population in India?
A) Improved healthcare access
B) Increased social security benefits
C) Financial insecurity and neglect
D) Opportunities for active engagement
17. The 'National Rural Employment Guarantee Act' (NREGA), now Mahatma Gandhi NREGA, primarily aims to provide social security through:
A) Skill development programs
B) Guaranteed wage employment
C) Financial subsidies
D) Healthcare benefits
18. Which article of the Constitution provides for the protection of the interests of minorities?
A) Article 29
B) Article 30
C) Article 32
D) Article 35
19. The 'Poshan Abhiyaan' (National Nutrition Mission) aims to reduce malnutrition in children, adolescents, and pregnant women. Which of the following is a target indicator?
A) Increase in stunting by 6% by 2022
B) Increase in underweight by 2% by 2022
C) Increase in anemia by 3% by 2022
D) Increase in low birth weight by 2% by 2022
20. The 'National Health Profile' (NHP) is published by which organization?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI)
C) National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW)
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
21. Which of the following is a key objective of the 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' (SSA)?
A) To provide vocational training to adults
B) To ensure universal access to elementary education
C) To promote higher education abroad
D) To reduce the number of schools
22. The 'Tribes India' initiative by TRIFED aims to:
A) Promote tribal art, culture, and livelihoods
B) Facilitate migration of tribals to urban areas
C) Restrict tribal access to forest resources
D) Discontinue traditional tribal practices
23. Which government scheme provides financial assistance to pregnant and lactating mothers for better nutrition and health?
A) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
B) Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)
C) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)
D) National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
24. The 'National Policy for Persons with Disabilities' aims to:
A) Ensure equal opportunities and rights for persons with disabilities
B) Promote their segregation from mainstream society
C) Restrict their access to education and employment
D) Focus solely on medical treatment
25. Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
A) Article 14
B) Article 15
C) Article 16
D) Article 17
26. The concept of 'equity' in social justice differs from 'equality' by:
A) Providing the same resources to everyone
B) Considering individual needs and circumstances to achieve fair outcomes
C) Focusing on uniform treatment regardless of background
D) Eliminating all forms of affirmative action
27. Which government initiative focuses on providing skill development and employment opportunities to youth, especially from marginalized communities?
A) Skill India Mission
B) Digital India Programme
C) Make in India Campaign
D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
28. The 'National Commission for Scheduled Castes' (NCSC) derives its powers from which article of the Constitution?
A) Article 338
B) Article 338A
C) Article 340
D) Article 342
29. Which of the following is a constitutional safeguard for the Scheduled Tribes?
A) Reservation in government jobs
B) Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)
C) Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
D) All of the above
30. The 'Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana' (PMAGY) aims to develop selected villages with significant populations of Scheduled Castes into model villages. What is a key component of this scheme?
A) Promoting tourism in villages
B) Improving infrastructure and socio-economic conditions
C) Establishing heavy industries
D) Encouraging migration to urban areas
31. Which article of the Constitution provides for the appointment of a Special Officer to investigate into any matter relating to the safeguards for linguistic minorities?
A) Article 350A
B) Article 350B
C) Article 351
D) Article 352
32. The 'National Health Policy 2017' aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by focusing on:
A) Preventive and promotive healthcare
B) Curative healthcare only
C) Ayurveda and traditional medicine
D) Private healthcare sector growth
33. Which of the following is a major challenge in the implementation of health policies in India?
A) Adequate funding
B) Effective public-private partnerships
C) Reaching remote and underserved populations
D) Universal health coverage
34. The 'Samagra Shiksha' scheme integrates which previous schemes?
A) SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education
B) Mid-Day Meal Scheme and SSA
C) NEP 2020 and RTE Act
D) Skill India and Digital India
35. Which institution is responsible for the overall planning, direction, and implementation of educational programmes at the national level in India?
A) University Grants Commission (UGC)
B) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
C) Ministry of Education
D) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
36. The Supreme Court of India has recognized 'health' as an integral part of the right to life under which article?
A) Article 14
B) Article 19
C) Article 21
D) Article 25
37. Which of the following is a key objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
A) To promote rote learning
B) To introduce vocational training from an early age
C) To reduce the importance of foundational literacy and numeracy
D) To standardize curriculum across all boards without flexibility
38. The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme aims to address which critical social issue?
A) Child marriage
B) Female foeticide and infanticide, and promote girls' education
C) Access to safe drinking water for girls
D) Women's safety in public spaces
39. The National Backward Classes Commission (NCBC) is a constitutional body established under which article?
A) Article 338
B) Article 338B
C) Article 340
D) Article 342A
40. Which article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to make provisions for securing the right to work, to education, and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement?
A) Article 39
B) Article 41
C) Article 42
D) Article 47
41. The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme is a flagship initiative focusing on:
A) Primary healthcare and health insurance
B) Higher education and skill development
C) Rural infrastructure development
D) Financial inclusion for women
42. Which constitutional amendment act made elementary education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years?
A) 86th Amendment Act, 2002
B) 91st Amendment Act, 2003
C) 97th Amendment Act, 2011
D) 101st Amendment Act, 2016
43. The National Commission for Women was set up to safeguard women's rights and to look into complaints regarding deprivation of women's rights. In which year was it established?
A) 1990
B) 1992
C) 1995
D) 2001
44. Which of the following is NOT a vulnerable section of society in India?
A) Scheduled Tribes
B) Women
C) Senior Citizens
D) Upper Caste Men
45. The concept of 'Social Justice' in the Indian context emphasizes:
A) Equality of opportunity for all citizens
B) Equitable distribution of resources and opportunities
C) Protection of the rights of marginalized communities
D) All of the above
46. Which article of the Constitution deals with the promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections?
A) Article 46
B) Article 338
C) Article 338A
D) Article 340
47. The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses which of the following sub-missions?
A) National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
B) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
C) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
D) National Medical Commission (NMC)
48. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme, now known as PM POSHAN Shakti Nirman, primarily targets which aspect of child development?
A) Cognitive development
B) Social-emotional development
C) Nutritional improvement
D) Physical fitness
49. Which government scheme aims to provide free and compulsory elementary education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years?
A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
B) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
C) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
D) National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
50. The Right to Education (RTE) Act was enacted in India in which year?
A) 2005
B) 2009
C) 2011
D) 2015
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