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UPSC Government schemes Previous Year Questions

8 Government schemes questions asked in previous UPSC examinations, arranged from the latest year with answers and explanations.

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8
Years covered
2016–2026
Exam years
4
With answers
8

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UPSC Government schemes Previous Year Questions

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  1. Q1 Prelims 2026 Prelims GS

    Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

    1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas
    2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions
    3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)

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    AgricultureGovernment schemesRainfed farming
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  2. Q2 Prelims 2026 Prelims GS

    Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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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    Government schemesPersons with disabilitiesPolity
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