West Bengal - Study Mode

[#126] Consider the following statements about Kanyashree 1. It was launched in October, 2013. 2. It was initiated Women and Child Development Department. 3. Its objective is to reduce school drop-out rate. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Kanyashree scehem was launched on 1st October, 2013.
It is run by Women and Child Development Department of West Bengal.
The objective of this cheme is to reduce school drop-ot rate among girls and prevent early marriages.

[#127] Consider the following about Shishu Sathi Scheme. 1. The scheme was initiated in August, 2013. 2. Free treatment is given for all diseases. 3. The treatment is given to children of backward classes only. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?
Correct Answer

(D) 2 and 3

Explanation

Solution: Shishu Sathi scheme run by the Health Department, West Bengal provides free teatment for children who need heart surgeries, irrespective of the financial situation of the parents.

[#128] 'Jal-Tirtha' scheme is presently running in which of the following districts?
Correct Answer

(A) Bankura, Birbhum

Explanation

Solution: Jal-Tirtha' scheme is presently running in arid regions of Birbhum, Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore.

[#129] Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Kolkata has the highest population density in West Bengal. 2. Purulia district of West Bengal has the lowest population density.
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Solution: Kolkata has the highest population density of 24,306. Purulia district has the lowest population density of 468.

[#130] Which district of West Bengal has the lowest population density?
Correct Answer

(A) Purulia

Explanation

Solution: Kolkata has the highest population density of 24,306. Purulia district has the lowest population density of 468.