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Roughly how much office space did the Ministry of Steel free during SCDPM 6 through disposal of scrap, e-waste and redundant files?

  1. A.About 17,501 square feet
  2. B.About 21,164 square feet
  3. C.About 7,501 square feet
  4. D.About 1,750 square feet

Correct answer

A. About 17,501 square feet

Explanation

The correct answer is about 17,501 square feet. The ministry reported that approximately this much office space was released during the campaign by clearing scrap, electronic waste and files that were no longer required. Option B is wrong because that number is the count of physical files reviewed during the campaign, reported at 101 per cent of the target, and not an area. Options C and D give areas that do not match the figure announced for the space freed. Along with the space released, the ministry recorded 17,107 physical files weeded out and 301 cleanliness drives conducted against a target of 301, and it reported full achievement of its public grievance and appeal redressal targets. Remembering the unit, square feet, is as important as the number itself.

Read the full article: Steel Ministry Ends SCDPM 6 With 21,164 Files Reviewed

Practice Questions

Q1.NationalEasy

The Ministry of Steel conducted the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6 during which period?

  1. A.1 to 30 September 2026
  2. B.2 to 31 October 2026
  3. C.15 October to 15 November 2026
  4. D.2 to 31 August 2026
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Correct answer: B. 2 to 31 October 2026

The Ministry of Steel conducted SCDPM 6 across that month-long window along with the Central Public Sector Enterprises under it, with the campaign directed at streamlining governance through the effective disposal of pending matters and at promoting cleanliness and efficiency in official functioning.

Q2.NationalMedium

How many physical files were reviewed by the Ministry of Steel during SCDPM 6, and what share of the target did this represent?

  1. A.17,107 files, 95 per cent of target
  2. B.21,164 files, 101 per cent of target
  3. C.17,501 files, 100 per cent of target
  4. D.12,164 files, 110 per cent of target
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Correct answer: B. 21,164 files, 101 per cent of target

The ministry reviewed that many physical files during the campaign and recorded the achievement slightly above the number planned, which is why it is reported as 101 per cent of the set target.

Q3.NationalMedium

Which of the following categories of pending matters was taken up by the Ministry of Steel under SCDPM 6?

  1. A.Only internal departmental audit paragraphs
  2. B.Only court cases pending before tribunals
  3. C.References from MPs, the PMO, VIPs and the Cabinet, State Governments and CPGRAMS cases
  4. D.Only pending tender and procurement files
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Correct answer: C. References from MPs, the PMO, VIPs and the Cabinet, State Governments and CPGRAMS cases

The campaign set out to institutionalise Swachhta and to address pending matters across these several categories, which is why its reporting covers both paperwork and public grievances.

Q4.NationalMedium

Which pledge formed part of the activities of MY Bharat's 'Know Your Vote' campaign?

  1. A.Swachhata Pledge
  2. B.Loktantrik Pledge
  3. C.Nasha Mukt Bharat Pledge
  4. D.Fit India Pledge
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Correct answer: B. Loktantrik Pledge

The 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote' campaign was about electoral awareness and responsible participation in democracy, so its activities included quizzes, question-and-answer sessions, the Loktantrik (democratic) Pledge and registration on the MY Bharat portal.