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Welfare Programmes Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ?
- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
- The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.
- The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
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Detailed Explanation:
Statement 1 — Incorrect. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act was passed in 2016, not 2018. It aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and mandates:
- 4% reservation in government employment
- 5% reservation in higher education
- Legal duty on governments for non-discrimination and accessibility
Statement 2 — Correct. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) was launched in 2015 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). It focuses on universal accessibility across three key domains:
- Built Infrastructure — barrier-free public buildings
- Transport Systems — accessible railways, airports, and roads
- Information & Communication Technology — accessible government websites and digital ecosystems
Statement 3 — Incorrect. NDFDC is indeed a Central Public Sector Undertaking registered as a not-for-profit company, but it was set up under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment — NOT the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Key Trick: This question tests precise factual details — year of enactment (2016 vs 2018) and ministry attribution (Social Justice vs Corporate Affairs).
Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.
II. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Statement I — Correct. Most low-producing indigenous cattle/buffalo are owned by small farmers, marginal farmers, and landless labourers. By improving the productivity of these animals, RGM directly helps uplift the rural poor.
Statement II — Correct. Launched in December 2014, RGM's purpose is to conserve and improve indigenous breeds of cattle and buffalo through scientific breeding and genetic upgradation — done in a holistic manner (covering breeding, health, nutrition).
Both statements describe two connected aspects of the same scheme — purpose (II) and impact (I).
Rashtriya Gokul Mission
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launched | December 2014 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying |
| Objective | Conservation and development of indigenous cattle & buffalo breeds |
| Method | Scientific breeding, genetic upgradation, artificial insemination |
| Key Components | Establishment of Gokul Grams (integrated cattle development centers) |
| Beneficiaries | Small farmers, marginal farmers, landless labourers |
| Related Scheme | Part of the broader National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBDD) |
With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements:
- CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.
- CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
Detailed Explanation:
Demographic dividend refers to economic growth potential when the working-age population (15-64 years) exceeds the non-working-age population.
Promoting skill development is essential to transform this large workforce into productive and employable human capital. Without adequate technical and vocational skills, a large working-age population leads to unemployment and social instability rather than economic growth. Social security schemes provide safety nets but don't directly enhance productivity. Reducing infant mortality affects future demographics, not current workforce quality. Privatization of higher education alone doesn't ensure skill-based employability across all economic sectors.
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