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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 03 Feb 2025

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN):

1.   The total outlay for PM-JANMAN is Rs 24,104 crore, with the central share being Rs 15,336 crore and the states contributing Rs 8,768 crore.

2.   The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on November 29, 2023, and focuses on 11 critical interventions through nine ministries to benefit PVTG households and habitations.

3.   PM-JANMAN will benefit over 28 lakh tribal people from 220 districts in 18 states and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3only

C: All of the above

D: None

Answer: C

Explanation:


  • The first statement is correct because the total outlay for the PM-JANMAN scheme is indeed Rs 24,104 crore, with Rs 15,336 crore allocated by the central government and Rs 8,768 crore from the states.

  •   The second statement is correct because the scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on November 29, 2023, and focuses on 11 critical interventions through nine ministries to benefit particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) and their habitations.

  •  The third statement is correct because the scheme is expected to benefit over 28 lakh tribal people across 220 districts in 18 states and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.


                            

Q2:

Consider the following main targets of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN):

1.   Provide 4.90 lakh pucca homes at a cost of Rs 2.39 lakh per house.

2.   Construct 8,000 kilometers of roads at a cost of Rs 1 crore per kilometer.

3.   Set up 500 hostels at Rs 2.75 crore each.

4.   Provide solar lighting in streets.

5.   Install mobile towers in 3,000 villages.

Which of the targets listed above are part of the PM-JANMAN scheme?

A: 1, 2, and 3 only

B: 2, 3, and 4 only

C: 1, 4, and 5 only

D: All of the above

Answer: D

Explanation:

All the targets listed are part of the PM-JANMAN scheme, as follows:


1.   Provide 4.90 lakh pucca homes at a cost of Rs 2.39 lakh per house – This is a key objective of the scheme to improve housing for tribal communities.


2.   Construct 8,000 kilometers of roads at a cost of Rs 1 crore per kilometer – Road connectivity is another important aspect of PM-JANMAN to enhance accessibility for tribal areas.


3.   Set up 500 hostels at Rs 2.75 crore each – The establishment of hostels aims to provide better educational and accommodation facilities for tribal students.


4.   Provide solar lighting in streets – This initiative aims to improve energy access in tribal areas, particularly for street lighting.


5.   Install mobile towers in 3,000 villages – The installation of mobile towers will improve connectivity in remote tribal regions.


                            

Q3:

Which of the following criteria are used to determine Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?

1.   A pre-agriculture level of technology.

2.   A stagnant or declining population.

3.   Low literacy.

4.   A subsistence level of economy.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1, 2, and 3 only

B: 1, 2, 3, and 4

C: 2, 3, and 4 only

D: 1 and 4 only

Answer: B

Explanation:

All four criteria are used to determine Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), as follows:


1.   Pre-agriculture level of technology – PVTGs often have a technology level that is not yet advanced beyond pre-agricultural stages.


2.   Stagnant or declining population – These communities typically face population decline or stagnation due to various factors like isolation and marginalization.


3.   Low literacy – PVTGs generally have low literacy rates, which is a significant marker of their socio-economic condition.


4.   Subsistence level of economy – PVTGs typically depend on subsistence agriculture or hunting-gathering as their primary mode of livelihood, often without access to broader economic opportunities.


                            

Q4:

Which state has the largest population of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India according to the 2011 Census?

A: Madhya Pradesh

B: Odisha

C: Andhra Pradesh

D: Maharashtra

Answer: B

Explanation:

According to the 2011 Census, Odisha has the largest population of PVTGs at 8.66 lakh, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.


                            

Q5:

What is the total PVTG population in India as per the 2011 Census?

A: 30 lakh

B: 35 lakh

C: 40 lakh

D: More than 40 lakh

Answer: D

Explanation:

The total PVTG population in India, as per the 2011 Census, is more than 40 lakh.