Question : The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) primarily focuses on empowering which group of people?
Option 1: Rural women
Option 2: Rural youth
Option 3: Rural artisans
Option 4: Rural entrepreneurs
Correct Answer: Rural women
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Rural women
The NRLM, also known as Aajeevika, is a poverty alleviation program launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Its main objective is to promote sustainable livelihoods and improve the quality of life of rural households living in poverty. While the program aims to empower all sections of the rural population, it places a special emphasis on empowering rural women.
The NRLM recognizes that women play a crucial role in rural economies and societies. It seeks to enhance the social and economic status of women by promoting their active participation in decision-making processes, providing them with skills and training, facilitating access to financial services, and creating opportunities for income generation and entrepreneurship.
By focusing on empowering rural women, the NRLM aims to bring about positive changes in their lives, enhance their agency and decision-making power, and contribute to the overall development and well-being of rural communities.
Question : Which program aims to provide financial assistance to rural artisans and craftsmen?
Option 1: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
Option 2: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
Option 3: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM)
Option 4: National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
Question : The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) aims to alleviate poverty through which approach?
Option 1: Credit-based approach
Option 2: Employment-based approach
Option 3: Skill-based approach
Option 4: Entrepreneurship-based approach
Question : Which program aims to provide toilet facilities in rural areas?
Option 1: National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
Option 2: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
Option 3: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
Option 4: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Question : Which program aims to provide social security to rural households in India?
Option 1: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Option 2: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Question : The Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was renamed as which program?
Option 2: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
Option 3: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
Option 4: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
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