Punjab - Study Mode

[#561] Punjab State AIDS Control Society (PSACS) was registered in
Correct Answer

(A) 1998

Explanation

Solution: Punjab State AIDS Control Society was registered in 1998 for implementing National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). NACP is a 100% centrally sponsored project. PSACS started functioning in 1999. Principal Secretary of Health is the Chairman of the Society and Secretary of Health has been designated as Project Director of the society.

[#562] Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme was applicable to all eligible girl child born after 1 st January, ......... .
Correct Answer

(D) 2011

Explanation

Solution: Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme imparts free education to eligible girl child up to class 12 th . Under this scheme, the families of all the girl children born after 1 st January, 2011 would be eligible for financial assistance up to 12 th standard for imparting quality education. The benefit would be given to those families, whose annual income is less than 30000 Rupees .

[#563] The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) of Punjab was launched in
Correct Answer

(B) 1994

Explanation

Solution: The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) was launched in 1994 with an aim to universalise primary education by reforming and vitalizing the existing primary education system.

[#564] Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University (GADVASU) was established in ........... .
Correct Answer

(C) 2005

Explanation

Solution: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is a veterinary university in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was a part of Punjab Agricultural University and was established on 9 August, 2005 to serve the society by promoting the livestock production, health and prevention of diseases through integrated teaching and extension programmes.

[#565] The Scheduled Caste population is predominantly living in which areas of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(B) Rural areas

Explanation

Solution: The Scheduled Caste population is predominant in rural Punjab. As per Census 2011, the majority of the SC people i.e 73.33% and 26.67% resides in rural and urban area respectively.