`Seva Bhoj Yojana; a scheme of the Government of India That seeks to reimburse Central share of CGST and IGST on Food/Prasad/Langar/Bhandara offered by religious institutions, is introduced recently by which one of the following Ministries?

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Q: 96 (NDA-II/2018)
'Seva Bhoj Yojana; a scheme of the Government of India That seeks to reimburse Central share of CGST and IGST on Food/Prasad/Langar/Bhandara offered by religious institutions, is introduced recently by which one of the following Ministries?

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Polity

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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The correct answer is option 1: The Ministry of Culture.

Seva Bhoj Yojana is a scheme introduced by the government of India to reimburse the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on the food, prasad, langar, and bhandara offered by religious institutions. This scheme aims to support the religious institutions in providing free meals to devotees and pilgrims.

Option 2, the Ministry of Home Affairs, is not the correct answer. The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for maintaining internal security and managing states and union territories. It does not pertain to cultural or religious matters.

Option 3, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, is also not the correct answer. This ministry is responsible for ensuring consumer protection, regulating food standards, and managing public distribution systems. It does not specifically focus on religious institutions.

Option 4, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is also not the correct answer. This ministry works towards the welfare and empowerment of socially and economically marginalized sections of society. It does not directly deal with cultural or religious matters.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1, the Ministry of Culture, as it is responsible for promoting