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Varishtha Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 5 Varishtha Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1Consider the following statements about the 2026-27 pilgrimage cycle: 1. The air pilgrimage destination is Pashupatinath at Kathmandu, Nepal. 2. The announced allocation is 50,000 pilgrims by rail and 6,000 by air. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A Neither 1 nor 2

B 1 only

C Both 1 and 2

D 2 only

Explanation

Both statements are correct. For 2026-27, Pashupatinath at Kathmandu, Nepal, is the announced air pilgrimage destination. The cycle covers 56,000 senior citizens in total, divided into 50,000 rail pilgrims and 6,000 air pilgrims.

Q2Which one of the following correctly describes the benefit provided under the Varishtha Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana?

A A fixed cash grant is deposited before travel

B The state arranges the pilgrimage and bears the prescribed travel, stay and food costs

C The pilgrim first pays all costs and later receives partial reimbursement

D Only rail fare is paid, while food and lodging remain the pilgrim's responsibility

Explanation

This is a benefit-in-kind welfare scheme, not a cash-transfer or reimbursement programme. The Devasthan Department organises the pilgrimage and bears the prescribed costs of travel, lodging and food, so the selected pilgrim is not charged a fee.

Q3Consider the following statements about the Varishtha Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana: 1. Rail pilgrimage began in 2013. 2. Air pilgrimage was added in 2016. 3. A beneficiary may undertake pilgrimage repeatedly, provided a different notified destination is selected each time. 4. The scheme provides a benefit in kind rather than a cash transfer. Which combination is correct?

A 1 and 2 only

B 2, 3 and 4 only

C 1, 3 and 4 only

D 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation

Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct: rail pilgrimage began in 2013, air pilgrimage was included from 2016, and the state supplies an organised service rather than cash. Statement 3 is false because a beneficiary may use the scheme only once in a lifetime for one notified destination.

Q4Which department of the Government of Rajasthan implements the Varishtha Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana?

A Devasthan Department

B Tourism Department

C Social Justice and Empowerment Department

D Transport and Road Safety Department

Explanation

The Varishtha Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana is a Rajasthan state welfare scheme implemented by the Devasthan Department. The department organises the notified pilgrimage and bears the prescribed travel expenditure for selected eligible senior citizens.

Q5What is the rail-air beneficiary allocation announced for the 2026-27 cycle of the Varishtha Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana?

A 50,000 by rail and 6,000 by air

B 40,000 by rail and 16,000 by air

C 36,000 by rail and 4,000 by air

D 56,000 by rail and 6,000 by air

Explanation

The 2026-27 announcement covers 56,000 senior citizens in all. Of these, 50,000 are allocated pilgrimage by rail and 6,000 by air. Therefore option A states both components correctly; 56,000 must not be mistaken for the rail-only figure.

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