Q1. How many types of Yojana are there in India?
Ans. In the 2022 Union budget of India, there are 740 central sector (CS) schemes. and 65 (+/-7) centrally sponsored schemes (CSS).
Q2. Why government schemes are important?
Ans. Government schemes are programmes launched by the government to improve the standard of living of all citizens. Government schemes are typically categorised into two main types, i.e. central sector and centrally sponsored schemes.
Q3. Does Yojana come every month?
Ans. Yojana is a monthly magazine, and it costs in the range of Rs 15 to Rs 30 per month. The special issue is priced at Rs 30. The yearly subscription is priced in the range of Rs 210 to Rs 250. The older versions of the magazine can be found in the Yojana Archives on the official website.
Q4. Which is the earliest launched scheme of the Government of India?
Ans. Detailed Solution. The correct option is 2, i.e Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana was launched in 2000.
Q5. Who makes government schemes?
Ans. The different Ministries of the Government of India have launched various government programmes known as schemes or Yojana. The schemes launched by the Government of India are either Central or State specific schemes. Some of the schemes are also implemented through a collaboration between the Centre and the States.
