Government Schemes & Programs MCQs

191.

The expansion of PM-WANI is crucial for enabling access to:

A Only entertainment content

B Online education, digital financial services, and e-governance

C Restricted government information

D Offline services only

192.

What role does the PM-WANI app play?

A To restrict internet access

B To facilitate easy discovery and access to nearby Wi-Fi hotspots

C To monitor user activity

D To provide technical support only

193.

How does the PM-WANI scheme contribute to affordability?

A By offering free Wi-Fi services

B By allowing users to access Wi-Fi services at nominal rates

C By mandating expensive data packages

D By providing subsidies only to large corporations

194.

What is a significant focus in early 2026 for PM-WANI?

A Reducing the number of Wi-Fi hotspots

B Onboarding more PDOAs and PDOs, especially in rural areas

C Increasing the cost of Wi-Fi services

D Limiting internet speeds

195.

Which component of the PM-WANI architecture ensures ease of use for both providers and consumers?

A Centralized control

B A layered architecture including PDOs, PDOAs, App Providers, and a Central Registry

C Exclusive use of proprietary hardware

D Manual registration processes

196.

Which of the following is a key innovation of the PM-WANI scheme?

A Mandatory government registration for all Wi-Fi users

B A Public Wi-Fi Access Network Interface

C High-cost data plans

D Limited access to specific applications

197.

Who can become a Public Data Office (PDO) under the PM-WANI scheme without requiring a license?

A Large telecommunication companies

B Small shopkeepers and local entrepreneurs

C Government agencies only

D International technology firms

198.

What is the primary objective of the PM-WANI scheme?

A To provide mobile network coverage

B To democratize Wi-Fi access by enabling Public Data Offices (PDOs)

C To regulate internet service providers

D To promote satellite internet

199.

When was the PM-WANI scheme launched?

A December 2019

B December 2020

C December 2021

D December 2022

200.

What does PM-WANI stand for?

A Pradhan Mantri Wireless Access Network Initiative

B Pradhan Mantri Wi-Fi Access Network Interface

C Public Mobile Wi-Fi Access Network

D Prime Minister's Wireless Access Network