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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1997
Miscellaneous
Question No. 356Interactive Test Mode
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Q356. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | Rashtriya Mahila Kosh | 1. Empowerment of women | | Mahila Samridhi Yojana | 2. Education for women’s equality | | Indira Mahila Yojana | 3. Promotion of savings among rural women | | Mahila Samakhya Programme | 4. Meeting credit needs of the poor women | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-IList-II
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh1. Empowerment of women
Mahila Samridhi Yojana2. Education for women’s equality
Indira Mahila Yojana3. Promotion of savings among rural women
Mahila Samakhya Programme4. Meeting credit needs of the poor women

Codes:

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — A – 1; B – 3; C – 4; D – 2

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The correct matches are:

  • Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK): Meeting credit needs of poor women through micro-finance.
  • Mahila Samridhi Yojana: Promotion of rural savings among women via rural post offices.
  • Indira Mahila Yojana: Integrated women's empowerment through SHGs.
  • Mahila Samakhya Programme: Education for women's equality under the National Policy on Education 1986. Note: In the given question/key format (b) pairs A with 1 (or RMK as micro-credit/empowerment depending on index alignment A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2).
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Mahila Samridhi Yojana was specifically targeted at fostering postal savings habits among rural women (B-3).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q356)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A – 1; B – 3; C – 4; D – 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q356

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 356 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (B): "A – 1; B – 3; C – 4; D – 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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