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Annapurna Scheme

Asked 2 times in CSE, peaking in 2004.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2004–2004
Span
2004
Peak
1/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2004
  • Recurs across 1 years (2004–2004)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

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CSE2004
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  1. A Under the Targeted Public Distribution System, the families Below Poverty Line are provided 50 kg of food grains per month per family at subsidized price. ✓
  2. B Under Annapurna Scheme, indigent senior citizens of 65 years of age or above eligible for National Old Age Pension but not getting pension can get 10 kg of food grains per person per month free of cost
  3. C Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has scheme in which indigent people living in welfare institutions like orphanages are given 15 kg of food grains per person per month of BPL rates
  4. D Ministry of Human Resource Development gives financial support to Mid-day Meal Scheme for the benefit of class I to V students in Government or Government aided School
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Social Issues & Welfare › Welfare Schemes & Programmes
CSE2004
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  1. A Under the Targeted Public Distribution System, the families Below Poverty Line are provided 50 kg of food grains per
  2. B Under Annapurna Scheme, indigent senior citizens of 65 years of age or above eligible for National Old Age Pension
  3. C Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has scheme in which indigent people living in welfare institutions like
  4. D Ministry of Human Resource Development gives financial support to Mid-day Meal Scheme for the benefit of class I
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Social Issues & Welfare › Welfare Schemes & Programmes

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