West Bengal - Study Mode

[#236] Name the scheme which provides training for the development of skills of the women involved in sex trade.
Correct Answer

(A) Muktir Alo

Explanation

Solution: Muktir Alo scheme is run to improve the condition of women who are exploited under sex trade. In this scheme, these women are provided with some skill and training, so that they get other opportunities to earn and lead a dignified life.

[#237] Match the following lists List-I List-II a. Health District 1. Sundarban b. Jal-Tirtha 2. Purulia c. Shishu Aloy 3. Jhargram d. Geetanjali 4. Malda
Correct Answer

(A) a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

Explanation

Solution: The eight health districts are Nandigram, Jhargram, Bishnupur, Rampurhat, Diamond Harbour, Bashirhat, Asansol and Kalimpong.
'Jal-Tirtha' scheme is presently running in arid regions of Birbhum, Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore.
1000 Shishu Aloys are opened simultaneoulsly in 20 districts including Purulia, East and West Midnapore, North and South Dinajpur, Malda, Birbhum, Bankura, Darjeeling, North and South 24 Parganas, etc.
Under Geetanjali scheme, the State government provides Rs.70 thousand per house in plain area and rs.75 thousand inmountain areas and Sunderban region for the construction of house.

[#238] Khadya Sathi Scheme of the West Bengal Government covers what percentage of the state population?
Correct Answer

(A) 90%

Explanation

Solution: Almost 90.6% of the population in the state is covered under Khadya Sathi scheme.

[#239] Jaltirtha scheme was launched for
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (C)

Explanation

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

[#240] Sari gaan is sung usually before and after the
Correct Answer

(A) Boat race

Explanation

Solution: Sari gaan is essentially the boatmen's song which is usually sung before or after the boat race.