MCQs on Government Schemes May 2026: UPSC & SSC Prep

1.

Which of the following is a key focus area for PMAY (Urban) 2.0, in addition to providing new houses?

A Demolishing existing old housing stock.

B Promoting sustainable and green building practices.

C Developing luxury apartments for the affluent.

D Focusing solely on slum redevelopment.

2.

PMAY (Urban) 2.0 has set new targets. What is the revised target year for achieving 'Housing for All' in urban areas?

A 2025

B 2027

C 2030

D 2035

3.

What is the overarching goal of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) - PMAY (U)?

A To provide affordable housing for all urban poor by 2022.

B To construct commercial real estate in urban areas.

C To develop smart cities with advanced technological infrastructure.

D To promote tourism in urban centers.

4.

Which of the following is NOT a likely component of the services offered by District-Level Shakti Hubs?

A Legal aid and counseling.

B Health and nutrition services.

C Vocational training and skill development.

D Issuance of driving licenses.

5.

The launch of 'District-Level Shakti Hubs' under Mission Shakti 2.0 is intended to:

A Serve as one-stop centers for women facing domestic violence.

B Provide a platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their products.

C Facilitate access to various government schemes and services for women at the district level.

D Organize cultural events and festivals for women.

6.

What is the primary goal of Mission Shakti 2.0?

A To promote traditional Indian martial arts.

B To empower women and girls through a multi-dimensional approach, ensuring their safety, security, and holistic development.

C To provide financial aid for starting small businesses.

D To increase female participation in sports.

7.

Which component of the PM-KUSUM scheme primarily focuses on providing solar power to farmers for irrigation purposes?

A Component A: Installation of Grid-connected Solar Power Plants.

B Component B: Installation of Stand-alone Solar Pumps.

C Component C: Solarization of existing Grid-connected Agriculture Pumps.

D All of the above.

8.

What is the primary aim of the 'Phase IV Launch' of the PM-KUSUM scheme?

A To phase out all existing solar power plants.

B To expand the scheme's reach and address challenges faced in earlier phases, focusing on improving implementation and achieving targets.

C To shift the focus from solar pumps to wind turbines.

D To restrict the scheme to only large-scale industrial solar projects.

9.

Which of the following is a key objective of the PM-KUSUM scheme?

A To promote the use of traditional biomass energy.

B To provide financial and technical assistance to farmers for installing solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants.

C To subsidize the purchase of diesel-powered agricultural machinery.

D To encourage the development of small hydropower projects.

Government Schemes & Programs MCQs - 2026-05-01