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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme

PYQs

8

Articles

1

Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

This scheme is a crucial government initiative addressing deep-rooted gender inequality, declining child sex ratio, and women's empowerment, directly relevant to social justice, demographic trends, and government policy effectiveness.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is a flagship government scheme launched to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and promote the empowerment of girls and women in India. It aims to challenge societal biases and bring about behavioural change towards the girl child.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Primary Objective

To address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and empower girls and women.

Core Strategy

Focuses on mindset and behavioural changes through multi-sectoral interventions.

Expansion

Expanded to cover all districts under the SAMBAL vertical of Mission Shakti.

Impact Indicators

Contributed to improvement in Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) and Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for girls.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaSocial Justice & Development

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentImplements
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareProvides data
Ministry of EducationProvides data
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Launched to address declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR).
  • Focuses on behavioural and social change.
  • Expanded to all districts under Mission Shakti's SAMBAL vertical.
  • Improved Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) and girls' Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER).
  • Multi-sectoral approach involving various stakeholders.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is ...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Factual recall, Terminology-based question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2020Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? 1. MPLADS fund...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements: 1. The families coming under the category...

EconomyOpen question
2016Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of ...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Topic timeline

Social Justice & Development
Prelims 2016· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of ...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements: 1. The families coming under the category...

Open question
Prelims 2020· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? 1. MPLADS fund...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Open question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Open question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

Open question
Prelims 2024· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Open question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

Open question
Prelims 2024· Factual recall, Terminology-based question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Open question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is ...

Open question

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme helps to address Child Sex Ratio and related issues of empowerment of girls and women

22 Jul 2026 · BBBP is a national movement aimed at reversing the declining Child Sex Ratio and empowering girls through behavioural change and multi-sectoral interventions, now covering all districts under Mission Shakti.

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