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Identify the correct statements regarding the beneficiary distribution under the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY).

  1. 50% of the benefits were reserved for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (SCs/STs).
  2. 40% of the benefits were allocated for physically handicapped persons.
  3. 40% of the benefits were reserved for women.
  4. There were no specific reservations for women or persons with disabilities.

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY)?

    1. SGSY was launched in April 1999.
    2. It is a program focused solely on providing financial aid to rural poor.
    3. The primary objective of SGSY is to create sustainable income for the rural poor.
    4. SGSY aims to establish a large number of micro-enterprises in rural areas.
      Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four pillars of food security?

      The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is aligned with which principles of the Indian Constitution?

      1. The NSAP is in accordance with the Directive Principles of State Policy.
      2. The NSAP is based on the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution.
      3. The NSAP adheres to the Preamble of the Constitution.

        When was the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) introduced in India?

        1. The NSAP was introduced in 1995.
        2. The NSAP was introduced in 1980.
        3. The NSAP was introduced in 2000.

          What is the primary objective of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)?

          1. To ensure a minimum national standard for social assistance.
          2. To provide employment opportunities in rural areas.
          3. To promote urban development projects.
          4. To regulate financial markets.

            Which of the following schemes are part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) introduced in 1995?

            1. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is a component of NSAP.
            2. National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) is included under NSAP.
            3. Annapurna scheme is a part of the NSAP.
            4. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is part of NSAP.
              The term "demographic dividend" is particularly relevant to the Kerala economy in the context of financial empowerment because:
              What is a major challenge to financial empowerment in Kerala today?
              Which of the following is a key feature of the Kerala economy that supports financial empowerment?
              The 'Jan Dhan Yojana' has been particularly successful in Kerala due to:
              What is the primary role of the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC)?
              What is the 'Mission Vatsalya' initiative's contribution to financial empowerment?
              The 'LIFE Mission' project in Kerala supports financial empowerment by focusing on:
              Which of the following describes the unique approach to financial empowerment in Kerala?
              The state's high social indicators, such as low infant mortality and high life expectancy, are linked to financial empowerment because they:
              The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) contributes to financial empowerment by:
              The 'Grama Panchayat' (Village Council) in Kerala plays a crucial role in grassroots financial empowerment by:
              The high level of consumer debt in Kerala is often linked to which factor?
              What is a key feature of the 'Kerala Bank' (Kerala State Co-operative Bank) that aids in financial inclusion?
              The "Year of Enterprises" initiative by the Kerala government directly supports financial empowerment by focusing on:
              The inflow of remittances from Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs) has contributed to financial empowerment by:
              Kudumbashree, a state-level poverty eradication and women empowerment mission, promotes financial empowerment primarily through:
              Which of the following Kerala government initiatives is a prime example of leveraging digital technology for financial inclusion?
              The role of cooperative banks in Kerala's financial ecosystem is particularly significant because they:
              The "Kerala Model" of development is often criticized for its initial focus on social welfare over economic growth. What economic phenomenon in the 1970s and 80s compensated for this?
              The high literacy rate in Kerala has a direct link to financial empowerment because it enabled the populace to:
              Which of the following historical factors is considered the most significant contributor to Kerala's unique 'Human Development' model?
              What was the target population for connectivity in hilly and tribal areas under Bharat Nirman by 2009?
              Under which initiative was the goal set to provide connectivity to all habitations with a population of more than 1000 in plain areas by 2009?
              What is the minimum population requirement for an unconnected habitation in hilly and desert areas to be eligible for connectivity under PMGSY?
              What is the minimum population requirement for an unconnected habitation in plain areas to be eligible for connectivity under PMGSY?
              What was the primary objective of the PMGSY?
              When was the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched?
              What are some of the causes of chronic poverty that NREGA works aim to address through natural resource management?
              Which of the following is an auxiliary objective of the NREGA?
              NREGA is recognized internationally for what unique feature?
              Who is eligible for guaranteed wage employment under NREGA?
              What is the minimum number of guaranteed wage employment days provided by NREGA in a financial year to eligible households?
              When did the NREGA come into force?
              Which ministry is responsible for implementing the NREGA?
              What is the primary objective of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)?
              Which Gram Panchayat became the first in Kerala to completely eradicate extreme poverty?
              Which district had the least number of extremely poor families in the State?
              What percentage of the extremely poor households are accounted for by Malappuram district?
              Which district has the highest number of extremely poor families in Kerala?
              The Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme is a State-wide initiative launched by which Indian state?
              What was the name of Kerala's flagship destitute identification programme mentioned in the notes?
              Which department was responsible for conducting the survey for the Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme?
              Which key deprivation indicators were used to identify extremely poor households in the programme?