Social Justice & Welfare MCQs for UPSC Prelims

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 2. They are correlative to legal duties. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 only
3. C Both 1 and 2
4. D Neither 1 nor 2

The endeavour of 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' Programme is 1. to promote institutional deliveries 2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery 3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A 1 and 2 only
2. B 2 only
3. C 3 only
4. D 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care. Statement-II: Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of 'Inclusive Governance'? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking 2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts 3. Increasing the government spending on public health 4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. A 1 and 2 only
2. B 3 and 4 only
3. C 2, 3 and 4 only
4. D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Consider the following statements: 1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education. 2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines. 3. In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A 1 and 2
2. B 2 only
3. C 1 and 3
4. D 3 only

In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15 Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 and 3 only
3. C 1 and 3 only
4. D 1, 2 and 3

'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to

1. A immunization of children and pregnant women
2. B construction of smart cities across the country
3. C India's own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
4. D New Educational Policy

'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

1. A promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas
2. B providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
3. C promoting the education and health of adolescent girls
4. D providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free