Digital India Quiz MCQ

1. What is the primary objective of the Digital India initiative launched by the Government of India?
a) To promote digital marketing
b) To boost the IT industry
c) To transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy
d) To encourage e-commerce

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Answer: c) To transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy

2. Which government department is responsible for implementing the Digital India program?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
d) Ministry of External Affairs

Answer: c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

3. What is the name of the flagship program under Digital India that focuses on making government services available to citizens electronically?
a) BharatNet
b) MyGov
c) Digital Locker
d) e-Governance

Answer: d) e-Governance

4. Which of the following is a digital payment system launched as part of the Digital India initiative?
a) Aadhaar Pay
b) Swachh Bharat Pay
c) Ujjwala Pay
d) Jan Dhan Pay

Answer: a) Aadhaar Pay

5. What is the goal of the BharatNet project?
a) To provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas
b) To promote digital literacy in urban areas
c) To establish cyber cafes in remote locations
d) To build satellite communication networks

Answer: a) To provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas

6. Which of the following initiatives aims to connect all schools and colleges with broadband internet and promote e-learning?
a) Digital India Mobile App
b) National Scholarship Portal
c) SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds)
d) Digital India Fellowship

Answer: c) SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds)

7. What is the purpose of the Digital Locker System?
a) To store physical documents safely
b) To provide secure storage for digital documents such as certificates and IDs
c) To manage online banking transactions
d) To facilitate online shopping

Answer: b) To provide secure storage for digital documents such as certificates and IDs

8. Which campaign under Digital India focuses on promoting cleanliness and hygiene through digital technology?
a) Digital Literacy for All
b) Clean India Digital India
c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
d) Digital Swachhta Abhiyan

Answer: d) Digital Swachhta Abhiyan

9. What is the name of the initiative that encourages citizens to participate in governance by providing their opinions on various government policies and programs?
a) Digital India Fellowship
b) MyGov
c) National Digital Literacy Mission
d) Skill India

Answer: b) MyGov

10. Which scheme under Digital India aims to provide affordable access to computers and internet for students?
a) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
b) Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
c) National Digital Literacy Mission
d) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan

Answer: c) National Digital Literacy Mission

8. Which mobile application was launched under the Digital India initiative to facilitate citizens in accessing government services on their smartphones?
a) BHIM App
b) MyGov App
c) UMANG App
d) DigiLocker App

Answer: c) UMANG App

9. What does the term “JAM Trinity” refer to in the context of Digital India?
a) Joint Action Mechanism
b) Justified Allocation Model
c) Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile Trinity
d) Judicial Accountability Movement

Answer: c) Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile Trinity

10. Which initiative under Digital India focuses on providing affordable digital literacy and skill development to citizens?
a) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
b) Skill India
c) Make in India
d) Start-up India

Answer: b) Skill India

11. What is the aim of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) under the Digital India initiative?
a) To provide free healthcare to all citizens
b) To digitize health records and create a seamless healthcare ecosystem
c) To promote traditional medicine practices
d) To establish more medical colleges across the country

Answer: b) To digitize health records and create a seamless healthcare ecosystem

12. Which program under Digital India focuses on promoting entrepreneurship in the technology sector and supporting start-ups?
a) Make in India
b) Start-up India
c) Stand-up India
d) Skill India

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Answer: b) Start-up India

13. What is the purpose of the Common Services Centers (CSCs) established under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)?
a) To provide centralized banking services
b) To offer internet connectivity in urban areas
c) To deliver government services to citizens in rural areas
d) To promote environmental conservation practices

Answer: c) To deliver government services to citizens in rural areas

14. Which technology is the backbone of the Digital India initiative, aiming to connect over 250,000 gram panchayats with high-speed internet?
a) 3G Technology
b) 4G Technology
c) Fiber Optic Technology
d) Satellite Technology

Answer: c) Fiber Optic Technology

15. Under the Digital India campaign, what is the purpose of the National Knowledge Network (NKN)?
a) To provide free online courses to students
b) To connect educational institutions and research organizations for sharing knowledge
c) To establish a national library of digital books
d) To promote traditional Indian knowledge systems

Answer: b) To connect educational institutions and research organizations for sharing knowledge

16. Which initiative focuses on providing broadband connectivity to villages and promoting the delivery of various services electronically?
a) National Digital Library
b) National Rural Livelihood Mission
c) BharatNet
d) Digital Village Program

Answer: c) BharatNet

17. What is the purpose of the ‘Digital Saksharta Abhiyan’ (DISHA) program under Digital India?
a) To promote digital marketing skills
b) To provide digital literacy to rural citizens
c) To offer discounts on digital products
d) To encourage online voting in elections

Answer: b) To provide digital literacy to rural citizens

18. Which government initiative focuses on providing financial inclusion to the unbanked and underprivileged sections of society?
a) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
b) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
c) Jan Dhan Yojana
d) Atal Pension Yojana

Answer: c) Jan Dhan Yojana

19. What is the objective of the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) platform under Digital India?
a) To promote e-governance services
b) To facilitate online shopping for citizens
c) To provide a platform for government procurement of goods and services
d) To establish a virtual reality marketplace

Answer: c) To provide a platform for government procurement of goods and services

20. Which mobile application allows citizens to verify the authenticity of documents using QR codes and enables digital verification of certificates issued by government agencies?
a) Digital Locker App
b) UMANG App
c) mPassport Seva App
d) DigiSevak App

Answer: a) Digital Locker App

21. What is the focus of the UDAAN initiative under the Digital India program?
a) Skill development for women entrepreneurs
b) Bridging the digital divide in remote areas
c) Promoting digital art and culture
d) Providing scholarships for students in STEM fields

Answer: b) Bridging the digital divide in remote areas

22. Which campaign encourages citizens to adopt digital payments and reduce the use of physical currency?
a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
b) Digital India Literacy Campaign
c) Cashless India Campaign
d) Green India Mission

Answer: c) Cashless India Campaign

23. What is the purpose of the “DigiDhan” campaign launched under Digital India?
a) To promote digital art and creativity
b) To raise awareness about digital currency
c) To encourage digital payments and cashless transactions
d) To establish digital libraries across the country

Answer: c) To encourage digital payments and cashless transactions

24. Which digital infrastructure project aims to create a secure and robust digital authentication system using biometric information?
a) Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS)
b) National Knowledge Network (NKN)
c) National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN)
d) Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

Answer: a) Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS)

25. Under the Digital India program, what does the term “e-Hospital” refer to?
a) An online marketplace for medical equipment
b) A platform for digital health consultations
c) A digital library for medical research
d) An electronic system for managing hospital records and appointments

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Answer: d) An electronic system for managing hospital records and appointments

26. Which initiative under Digital India focuses on providing Wi-Fi connectivity in public places, especially in rural and remote areas?
a) Wi-Fi for All
b) Digital Gram
c) Digital Seva
d) Gramin Wi-Fi Yojana

Answer: a) Wi-Fi for All

27. What is the objective of the “National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)” launched as part of Digital India?
a) To promote computer gaming industry
b) To provide high-performance computing infrastructure for various scientific and research applications
c) To develop advanced cybersecurity technologies
d) To enhance virtual reality experiences

Answer: b) To provide high-performance computing infrastructure for various scientific and research applications

28. Which campaign encourages citizens to participate in the governance process by contributing their ideas and feedback on various government initiatives?
a) Digital Literacy Campaign
b) MyGov Campaign
c) e-Governance Awareness Program
d) Citizen Connect Initiative

Answer: b) MyGov Campaign

29. What is the primary goal of the National Cyber Security Policy launched under Digital India?
a) To promote online gaming security
b) To prevent cyberbullying
c) To safeguard national cyberspace from cyber threats
d) To regulate social media usage

Answer: c) To safeguard national cyberspace from cyber threats

30. Which government scheme, as part of Digital India, focuses on providing subsidized smartphones to eligible households in rural areas?
a) Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
b) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
c) Digital India Fellowship
d) Gramin Mobile Yojana

Answer: b) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

31. What is the goal of the National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) launched under the Digital India initiative?
a) To provide digital literacy to urban citizens
b) To promote digital literacy among government officials
c) To bridge the digital divide in rural areas
d) To develop advanced digital skills for the IT industry

Answer: c) To bridge the digital divide in rural areas

32. Which initiative under Digital India focuses on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the electronics sector?
a) Make in India
b) Electronics India Program
c) National Innovation Foundation
d) Electronics Manufacturing Clusters

Answer: d) Electronics Manufacturing Clusters

33. What is the purpose of the “Smart Cities Mission” under the Digital India campaign?
a) To build technologically advanced cities with smart infrastructure
b) To promote sustainable agriculture in urban areas
c) To establish digital art hubs in metropolitan cities
d) To improve transportation systems in rural areas
Answer: a) To build technologically advanced cities with smart infrastructure

34. Which portal enables citizens to digitally sign documents using the Aadhaar-based eSign feature?
a) e-Sign India
b) DigiSign Portal
c) National e-Governance Portal
d) e-Sign Online
Answer: c) National e-Governance Portal

35. What does the term “Open Government Data (OGD)” signify in the context of Digital India?
a) Making government data freely available for public use
b) Encouraging government secrecy in data management
c) Restricting access to government data
d) Establishing closed-loop data sharing systems

Answer: a) Making government data freely available for public use

36. What is the purpose of the “DISHA” platform introduced under the Digital India initiative?
a) To promote digital literacy in schools
b) To facilitate electronic fund transfers for farmers
c) To provide telemedicine services
d) To offer skill development programs for rural youth

Answer: b) To facilitate electronic fund transfers for farmers

37. Which platform was launched under Digital India to facilitate farmers in accessing information related to crop prices, weather forecasts, and agricultural best practices?
a) AgriConnect
b) Kisan Suvidha
c) Digital Kisan
d) CropMaster

Answer: b) Kisan Suvidha

38. What is the purpose of the “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” mobile app introduced as part of the Digital India initiative?
a) To promote cleanliness in urban areas
b) To encourage digital literacy
c) To provide health-related information
d) To report and track cleanliness-related issues

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Answer: d) To report and track cleanliness-related issues

39. Under Digital India, what is the objective of the “National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)” platform?
a) To promote organic farming
b) To facilitate online trading of agricultural produce
c) To provide virtual reality experiences for farmers
d) To distribute free seeds to farmers

Answer: b) To facilitate online trading of agricultural produce

40. What initiative under Digital India aims to provide Wi-Fi connectivity in select public places such as tourist spots, railway stations, and bus stops?
a) Public Wi-Fi Connect
b) Wi-Fi Everywhere
c) Bharat Wi-Fi
d) Digital Hotspots

Answer: c) Bharat Wi-Fi

41. What is the primary objective of the “Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)” initiative?
a) To promote digital art in rural areas
b) To provide digital literacy to urban youth
c) To bridge the digital divide in rural areas by making one person in every family digitally literate
d) To establish digital museums in remote villages

Answer: c) To bridge the digital divide in rural areas by making one person in every family digitally literate

42. Which government portal allows citizens to apply for various government services online, track the application status, and receive updates?
a) e-Services India
b) MyGov Portal
c) e-Portal India
d) Digital India Services Platform

Answer: d) Digital India Services Platform

43. What is the purpose of the “National Digital Library of India (NDLI)” under Digital India?
a) To provide free access to academic journals and research papers
b) To digitize and preserve India’s cultural heritage
c) To promote online book sales
d) To offer virtual tours of Indian libraries

Answer: b) To digitize and preserve India’s cultural heritage

44. Which scheme under Digital India aims to provide affordable housing to eligible beneficiaries in urban areas?
a) Smart Cities Mission
b) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
d) Housing for All by 2022

Answer: b) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

45. What initiative focuses on providing real-time information about various government schemes and programs to citizens?
a) Digital Schemes India
b) MyGov Information Hub
c) Digital India Gateway
d) Government Schemes Dashboard

Answer: d) Government Schemes Dashboard
46. What is the primary goal of the “M-Kisan” mobile application under Digital India?
a) To promote mobile gaming among farmers
b) To provide agricultural information and services to farmers
c) To facilitate online purchase of farming equipment
d) To offer virtual reality experiences for agriculture

Answer: b) To provide agricultural information and services to farmers

47. Which initiative focuses on promoting digital financial literacy and awareness among citizens?
a) DigiMoney Campaign
b) Financial Inclusion Mission
c) Digital Payment Literacy Drive
d) Cashless Awareness Program

Answer: c) Digital Payment Literacy Drive

48. What is the purpose of the “India BPO Promotion Scheme (IBPS)” under Digital India?
a) To promote e-commerce startups
b) To boost the IT outsourcing industry
c) To encourage digital art and design companies
d) To provide financial assistance to farmers

Answer: b) To boost the IT outsourcing industry

49. Under Digital India, what is the focus of the “Smart Classrooms” initiative?
a) Providing online courses for higher education
b) Promoting digital literacy in rural schools
c) Establishing virtual reality classrooms
d) Upgrading traditional classrooms with technology for interactive learning

Answer: d) Upgrading traditional classrooms with technology for interactive learning

50. Which mobile application was launched to empower citizens to report any illegal activities or issues directly to the concerned authorities?
a) Crime Watch App
b) Citizen Connect App
c) Public Safety App
d) MySafety App

Answer: b) Citizen Connect App