By / Social Welfare and Development – MCQs 📘 Chapter 15: Social Welfare and Development – MCQs Q1. What percentage of the total state budget is allocated to social welfare schemes in HP (2024–25)? A. 10% B. 12% C. 15% D. 20% Q2. The main objective of social welfare programs in Himachal Pradesh is: A. Industrial growth B. Rural electrification C. Protection and upliftment of vulnerable sections D. Environmental protection Q3. What is the monthly pension provided under the Old Age Pension Scheme in Himachal Pradesh? A. ₹500 B. ₹700 C. ₹850 D. ₹1,000 Q4. The widow and single woman pension in HP is: A. ₹500 B. ₹850 C. ₹1,000 D. ₹1,200 Q5. Which department is responsible for implementing social welfare programs in HP? A. Department of Panchayati Raj B. Department of Labour C. Department of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Department of Home Affairs Q6. What is the purpose of Mukhyamantri Sukh-Aashray Yojana in HP? A. Health insurance for elderly B. Free ration for SC families C. Financial support and education to orphan children D. Free gas connections Q7. What is the benefit under Shagun Yojana in HP? A. Free school bags to children B. Financial grant for marriage of BPL girls C. Free smartphone for girls D. Pension to divorcees Q8. Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) focuses on: A. Mid-day meals only B. Senior citizen pensions C. Nutrition, preschool education, and health for children below 6 years D. Free online courses for teenagers Q9. Nutritional support to pregnant women in HP is provided under: A. PM Matru Vandana Yojana B. Janani Shishu Suraksha C. Mahila Poshan Scheme D. Pradhan Mantri Garbh Raksha Scheme Q10. The Orphan Welfare Board in HP works under which department? A. Health Department B. Tribal Development Department C. Social Justice and Empowerment D. Women and Child Development Q11. What is the priority area under the HP government’s social equity vision? A. Technology for youth B. Skill development only C. Inclusive development for SCs, STs, OBCs, elderly, women, and children D. Export support to rural producers Q12. Disability pension is provided in HP to people with more than what % disability? A. 20% B. 40% C. 60% D. 80% Q13. Which scheme offers residential schools and coaching for orphans in HP? A. Bal Vikas Kendra B. Vidya Samarth Abhiyan C. Mukhya Mantri Sukh-Aashray Scheme D. Shreshtha Bharat Mission Q14. Which of the following best describes the focus of HP’s social welfare approach? A. Digital outreach only B. Universal access to financial inclusion C. Targeted and inclusive support to the vulnerable D. Women-only schemes Q15. Anganwadi centers in HP are primarily involved in: A. Police verification of families B. Nutrition, preschool education, and maternal health C. Electoral registration D. Employment registration
