West Bengal - Study Mode

[#161] Which government department runs the Sobujshree Scheme?
Correct Answer

(B) Forest Department

Explanation

Solution: Sobujshree Scheme was launched on 19th December, 2016 by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This scheme is run by the Forest Department of the Government of West Bengal.

[#162] Which department of West Bengal Government manages and runs the Yuvashree scheme?
Correct Answer

(C) Labour Department

Explanation

Solution: Yuvashree scheme is run by the Labour Department of the West Bengal Government.

[#163] Which among the following schemes run by West Bengal Government was awarded the first prize at the World Forum 2017?
Correct Answer

(B) Kanyashree

Explanation

Solution: Kanyashree scheme received the first prize among 552 nominations from 62 countries in the category "Reaching the poorest and most vulnerable through inclusive services and participation" in the World Forum heal at 'The Hague' in the Netherlands in 2017.

[#164] Which among the following provides facilities at nominal charges like MRI, CT Scan, digital X-ray to people?
Correct Answer

(A) Fair Price Diagnostic Centre

Explanation

Solution: The Fair Price Diagnostic Centres operated by Government of West Bengal provide diagnostic facilities like MRI, CT Scan, digital X-ray, etc at nominal charges. They also offer upto 72% discount on medicines.

[#165] Which among the following is not a health district created by the West Bengal Government?
Correct Answer

(C) Kurseong

Explanation

Solution: The eight health districts are Nandigram, Jhargram, Bishnupur, Rampurhat, Diamond Harbour, Bashirhat, Asansol and Kalimpong.