PMGSY Scheme MCQs: Test Your Knowledge on Rural Road Connectivity

1.

Which of the following is a mechanism implemented under PMGSY to ensure the quality of road construction?

A Absence of any quality checks.

B Independent quality monitoring by National Quality Monitors (NQMs).

C Allowing contractors to self-certify the quality.

D Focusing only on the initial construction phase.

2.

What is a key aspect of ensuring sustainability in PMGSY road construction, particularly in challenging terrains?

A Using materials that are easily available locally, even if they are not durable.

B Incorporating climate-resilient designs and materials.

C Prioritizing speed of construction over the long-term impact on the environment.

D Avoiding the use of any modern construction techniques.

3.

To ensure quality and sustainability in PMGSY road projects, what technological intervention is being increasingly promoted by the government?

A Use of traditional construction materials only.

B Adoption of advanced technologies like GIS, remote sensing, and mobile apps for monitoring.

C Reducing the use of machinery and relying on manual labor.

D Focusing solely on the length of roads constructed, not their quality.

4.

Which phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is currently focusing on upgrading existing rural roads and consolidating the rural road network, as of 2026?

A PMGSY-I

B PMGSY-II

C PMGSY-III

D RCPLWEA (Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas)

5.

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) primarily aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to which of the following?

A All villages in India, irrespective of population.

B Habitations with a population of 500 and above in plain areas and 250 and above in hilly/tribal areas.

C Urban slums and industrial areas.

D National Highways and State Highways.

6.

As of early 2026, which significant milestone has been achieved by the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in terms of rural road network expansion?

A Completion of 10 lakh kilometers of rural roads.

B Connecting all habitations with a population of 500+ in plain areas.

C Achieving 100% saturation of eligible habitations.

D Connecting 250,000 habitations with new roads.

Government Schemes & Programs MCQs - 2026-08-22