TGPSC GROUP I (Mains Examination) 2024 Model Questions : Economy : Welfare 2024

 

TGPSC GROUP I (Mains Examination)  2024

Model Questions

   {Prepared on    27.7.2024 }

                   For Study purpose

Prepared by :Praturi Potayya Sarma,MA,LLB,PGDIRPM

 DESCRIPTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ON TELANGANA ECONOMY, 2024

TOPIC : WELFARE

 

1)What is ‘Abhaya Hastam’?  What is the aim of  Six Guarantees under it? Write an brief note ?

2) What is the aim of ‘Praja Palana  programm’? How many PPSKs are functioning? Write a short notes?

3) Give details about the proposed “Kulaganana (Caste Survey),” in Telangana State ?

4) Write brief note on ‘Rythu Bharosa programme’ ?

5)What are the initiatives taken by Telangana Government for the welfare of women in 2024?

 

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Note: For any  doubt clarification, please refer to any prescribed text book .

 

TGPSC  GROUP II EXAMINATION,2024

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON  TELANGANA ECONOMY, 2024

 

TOPIC : WELFARE

 

 

1)Under the ‘Abhaya Hastam’ the Telangana government envisioned a comprehensive set of schemes the Six Guarantees that aim to provide financial assistance, free bus travel for women, subsidised LPG cylinders, support for farmers, free electricity to eligible households, housing aid, educational scholarships, health Insurance and pensions for vulnerable groups. What are they ?

 

a)Mahalakshmi,

b)Rythu Bharosa,

c)Gruha Jyothi,

d)Indiramma Indlu,

e)Yuva Vikasam and

f)Cheyutha,

Ans: All the above

 

2) What is the aim of Praja Palana Programme

Ans: It was conducted in the  Telangana State and  aimed at receiving applications from the eligible benefi ciaries of various schemes promised under Abhaya Hastam, and received over 1.28 crore applications

 

3) The Telangana Government has already implemented four guarantees for the welfare and development of the people of Telangana. Under Mahalakshmi scheme which facilities are given?

Ans: As of 30th June 2024, a total of 62.13crore women passengers availed themselves of free bus travel and 54.75 lakh subsidised LPGcylinders delivered under the MahaLakshmi scheme.

 

 

 

4) Under Gruha Jyothi scheme, what is the benefit ?

Ans : A total of 1.37 crore ‘Zero’ electricity bills were generated for households that consumed electricity below 200 units as of 30th June, 2024

 

 

5) Which of the following is correct ?

a)956 Praja Palana Seva Kendras (PPSKs) (556 in Rural, 400 in Urban) are functional in the state,

b)They are facilitating Praja Palana applicants to rectify their data to avail benefits under newly launched schemes of Gruha Jyothi and Mahalakshmi

c)Both (a) (b)

d) None of these

Ans : c

 

6) The Telangana government enacted an Act to support the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) by focusing on their economic, educational, and social development. Give details.

Ans :  For 2023-24, Rs. 14,648.94 crore was spent on SC development, and Rs. 10,398.96 crore was spent on ST development.

 

7) Under Kalayana Lakshmi/Shadi Mubarak Scheme who got benefitted?

 

An :  In 2023-24, a total of Rs. 1,664.82 crore was disbursed to 23,636 SC families, 17,715 ST families, 83,067 BC/EBC families, and 41,858 minority families under the Kalyana Lakshmi/Shadi Mubarak scheme

 

8) Under Indiramma Indlu Program what are the benefits ?

Ans: This initiative aims to construct 22.50 lakh fully subsidised houses for people experiencing poverty over five years, and promoting gender equity by sanctioning houses in women’s names.

 

 

9) The Telangana  government envisions implementing the “Six Guarantees’’ (Abhaya Hastam) to enhance the welfare of its citizens through various comprehensive schemes. These initiatives will help whom ?

 

Ans : These initiatives support individuals from all sectors, including agricultural workers, tenants, labourers, women, children, and people with disabilities. The primary focus is to provide financial support to help individuals achieve financial and economic growth.

10)Which are collected known as Abhaya Hastam?

Ans : The six guarantees are “Mahalakshmi”, “Rythu Bharosa”, “Gruha Jyothi”, “Indiramma Indlu”, “Yuva Vikasam”, and “Cheyutha” and they are collectively known as Abhaya Hastam.

 

 

10)  Under Mahalakshmi programme, what are the benefits ?

a) Rs. 2,500 Monthly Financial assistance for women

b)Free bus travel for women across the State

c)LPG cylinder at Rs. 500

d)All the above

Ans : d

11)  Under Rythu Bharosa programme what are the benefits ?

a) Rs. 15,000 per acre for farmers and tenant farmers every year.

b) Rs. 12,000 per year for agriculture labourers.

c)Rs. 500 bonus for paddy crop.

d)All the above

Ans: d

12)  Under Gruha Jyothi programme / initiative, what is the benefit ?

Ans : 200 units of free electricity for every household.

 

13) Under  Indiramma Indlu programme/initiative what is the benefit?

a) Land for House and Rs. 5 lakhs for construction for those without a house.

b)250 sq. yards of land for all activists of the Telangana movement.

c)Both (a) and (b)

d) Neither (a) nor (b)

Ans : c

 

14)  Under Yuva Vikasam programme/initiative what are the benefits ?

a) Vidya Bharosa Card worth Rs. 5 lakh for students.

b) Telangana International Schools in every Mandal.

c)Both (a) & (b)

d) Neithr (a) nor (b)

And : c

15) Under ‘Cheyutha’ programme / initiative what are the benefits ?

a) Rs. 4,000 monthly pensions for the elderly.

b) Rs. 10 lakh Rajiv Aarogyasri insurance.

c)Both (a) & (b)

d) Neither (a) Nor (b)

Ans : c

 

16) Rajiv Aarogyasri Insurance coverage has been increased from Rs. 5 lakh to how much ?

Ans : Rs. 10 lakh.

 

17)What are the  outcomes of some of the schemes initiated as of 30th June 2024 ?

a) No. of women passengers travelled under Mahalakshmi Scheme : 62.13 crore

 b) No. of LPG Cylinders distributed at a subsidised rate of Rs. 500/-      : 54.75 lakh

c)No. of ‘Zero’ electricity bills generated for below 200 units : 1.37 crore

d)All the above

Ans : d

 

17) Which of the following is correct ?

a)The Telangana Government is committed to ushering in a people-centric government.

b)It has taken up the ‘Praja Palana’ program to implement comprehensive guaranteed Social Security measures and welfare schemes for various sections of the people in the state in a phased and time bound manner and to ensure that the Six Promises made by the Government are fulfilled.

c)Praja Palana Program was organised in all Gram Panchayats, and Wards of all ULBs from 28 December 2023 to 6 January 2024 and received applications from the citizens for 5 Guarantees schemes (Mahalakshmi, Rythu Bharosa, Gruha Jyothi, Indiramma Houses and Cheyutha).

d)All the above

Ans : d

18) How many Praja Palana Seva Kendras (PPSKS) have been established ? Give details.

a) There are 956 PPSKs (556 in Rural, 400 in urban) functional in the Telangana state

b)‘Praja Palana Seva Kendras’ (PPSKs) have been established at all MPDO offices, Municipal offices, and Circle offices in GHMC to facilitate the Praja Palana applicants’ for rectifying their data to avail benefits..

c)Both (a) & (b)

d)Neither (a) nor (b)

Ans : c

 

 

19) TheTelangana government enacted the “Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Special Development Fund Act, 2017 (Planning, Allocation and Utilisation of Financial Resources)” .Give details.

a)It is to implement schemes for SC / ST Welfare, with a focus on economic, educational, and human development, as well as ensuring their social security, dignity, and promoting equity among them.

b) For 2023-24, the SC Special Development Fund (SCSDF) was allocated Rs. 36,750.48 crore, making up 23.03% of the total State Pragatipaddu outlay, with Rs. 14,648.94 crore spent on the development of Scheduled Castes (SCs)

 

20) How much is received for ST Special Development Fund (STSDF) ?

Ans : An allocation of Rs. 15,232.62 crore, accounting for 9.45% of the total State Pragatipaddu outlay, with Rs. 10,398.96 crore spent on the development of Scheduled Tribes (STs).

 

21) Under Kalyana Lakshmi/ Shadi Mubarak scheme the Telangana government is providing financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,116/- to unmarried girls (above 18 years of age) at the time of their marriage, aiming to alleviate financial distress within families of SCs/ STs/BCs/EBCs and Minorities in the State. Give details.

a) This scheme extended eligibility for financial assistance to all inter-caste marriages, including love marriages.

b)During the year 2023-24, an amount of Rs. 236.67 crore to 23,636 SC, Rs. 177.38 crore to 17,715 ST, Rs. 831.64 crore to 83,067 BC/EBC and Rs. 419.13 crore to 41,858 minority families have been disbursed under Kalyana Lakshmi/ Shadi Mubarak scheme

c)Both (a) &(b)

d)Neither (a) nor (b)

Ans : c

 

22) Giri Vikasam focuses on what ?

a) On providing irrigation facilities to fallow and uncultivable agricultural lands of small and marginal ST farmers and converting them to cultivable and productive lands for sustainable agriculture development.

b)During the year 2023-24, an area of 12,343 acres of land owned by 4,167 ST farmers has been converted to agricultural land, incurring Rs. 43.06 crore

c)Both (a) and (b)

d)Neither (a) nor (b)

Ans : c

 

23) Through the Giri Poshana-Nutri Basket Scheme, in collaboration with ICRISAT, what is distributed ?

Ans : Nutritious food is distributed to pregnant and lactating women and young children, reducing cases of anaemia and malnutrition.

 

24) The Giri Super Bazaar, established by Telangana Girijan Cooperative Corporation (TGGCC), provides which of the following ?

Ans: Unadulterated, quality branded, natural consumable items at reduced rates in three ITDA areas

 

 

25) The Van Dhan Vikas Yojana (VDVK) supports what ?

Ans:  Sustainable Minor Forest Produce (MFP) collection through safety equipment distribution and training, enhancing sustainable MFP production.

 

 

 

26) The Telangana government proposes implementing Ambedkar Abhaya Hastham (AAH) on a pilot basis with a unit cost of Rs. 12.0 lakh per family to enhance the existing scheme. Give details.

a)The AAH, designed as a Triple Benefit Package, includes a self-employment scheme and two social security schemes for BPL SC families to ensure maximum viability and minimal mismanagement.

b)The pilot targets 11,900 SC families across 119 Assembly Constituencies, requiring a total budget of Rs. 1,428 crore.

c)Both (a) & (b)

d)Neither (a) nor (b)

Ans : c

 

27) The Telangana Commission for Backward Classes has recommended conducting a comprehensive caste survey covering the state’s entire population. Give details.

a) This unprecedented initiative, termed the “Kulaganana (Caste Survey),” aims to gather detailed socio-economic, educational, employment, and political data.

b)The State Cabinet approved the survey on February 4, 2024, followed by unanimous adoption of the resolution by the State Legislative Assembly on February 16, 2024.

c)The government formalised this decision by issuing an order (G.O.Ms.No.26, BCW(B) Dept.) on March 15, 2024. This survey will be a foundational tool for evidence-based policy-making, ensuring inclusive growth and equitable resource allocation across the state

d)All the above

Ans : d

 

 

28) The Telangana  government’s newly launched ‘Indiramma Indlu’ housing programme, a comprehensive initiative to address the housing needs of eligible families from the low-socio-economic sections of society. Which of the following is correct ?

a)Over the next five years, the program plans to construct 22.50 lakh houses, each costing Rs. 5.00 lakh and fully subsidised by the government, ensuring no financial burden on the benefi ciaries.

b)In its first year, the government aims to construct 4.50 lakh houses, at the rate of 3,000 houses per constituency for those who already own a house site.

c)All these initiatives are being implemented to improve vulnerable communities’ living conditions and support women’s empowerment

d)All the above

Ans : d

29) Which of the following is correct about Mahalakshmi LPG Scheme ?

a)The Mahalakshmi LPG scheme, launched on February 27, 2024, is currently being implemented with clear guidelines and modalities issued under G.O.Ms.No.2, dated 27-02-2024, by the Civil Supplies Department.

b)This initiative aims to provide affordable LPG @ Rs. 500/-, ensuring greater access to clean cooking fuel.

c)The scheme has an annual budget of Rs. 707 crore, translating to a monthly allocation of Rs. 59 crore, reflecting the Government’s commitment to improving living standards and supporting low-income households across Telangana.

d)All the above

Ans : d