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[#71] The State Government of Punjab launched scheme to provide assistance for pregnant women, which is known as
Correct Answer

(A) Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme

Explanation

Solution: The state government has announced to pay an incentive of 1000 Rupees to every woman, who opted to deliver child at government health facilities under Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme. This scheme initiated in 2011 had resulted in encouraging women to go for institutional deliveries, which helped in saving the life of the mother and child. Apart from Mata Kaushalya Scheme, pregnant women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families are also paid a cash incentives of 600 Rupees under Janani Suraksha Yojana of the National Rural Health Mission.

[#72] Which of the following educational schemes of the State Government calls for distribution of bicycles among girl students of class 9 th and 12 th ?
Correct Answer

(A) Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme

Explanation

Solution: Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme was launched in 2011 under the leadership of the Prakash Singh Badal to encourage girls to continue studies even if their schools are at a distance from their homes. Under this scheme, free bicycle is provided to girl students in class 9 th to 12 th .

[#73] Where is the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University located?
Correct Answer

(D) Jalandhar

Explanation

Solution: I.K. (Inder Kumar) Gujral Punjab Technical University is located at Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established by an act of State Legislature on 16 January, 1997 to promote technical, management and pharmaceutical education in the Punjab at the degree level.

[#74] The Punjab Agricultural University is located at
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(A) Ludhiana

Explanation

Solution: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is located in Ludhiana. It was established in 1962 and is the nation's third oldest Agricultural University. It has an international reputation for excellence in agriculture. It pioneered the Green Revolution in India in 1960s and is considered as one of the best agricultural universities in Asia.

[#75] Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) is in
Correct Answer

(A) Jalandhar

Explanation

Solution: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) is in Jalandhar. It has been declared as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Human Resoure Development, Government of India. It is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology of India. It was founded as a joint venture between the governments of Punjab and India, originally under the name Regional Engineering College, Jalandhar, Punjab, India (RECJ).