MCQs on Government Schemes: PMGAY & Digital Krishi Sahayak (Aug 2026)

161.

What is the annual financial benefit provided to eligible farmer families under the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi scheme?

A ₹4,000 in two installments

B ₹6,000 in three installments

C ₹8,000 in four installments

D ₹10,000 in five installments

162.

When was the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi scheme disbursed?

A June 18, 2024

B May 15, 2025

C July 20, 2024

D April 10, 2025

163.

As of 2026, what is a significant benefit offered to households under the expanded PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

A Subsidized purchase of electric vehicles.

B Free installation of solar panels and a subsidy on electricity bills.

C Government-funded maintenance of solar systems for 10 years.

D Direct cash transfer for energy conservation.

164.

What is the primary technology promoted under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for household electricity generation?

A Wind Turbines

B Solar Rooftop Systems

C Biomass Gasifiers

D Geothermal Energy

165.

The PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, expanded in 2024, aims to provide free electricity to how many households?

A 10 million

B 20 million

C 30 million

D 40 million

166.

As of 2026, which of the following is a key feature of the PM-Vidyalaxmi Portal?

A It exclusively lists government-funded scholarships.

B It allows students to compare interest rates and terms of educational loans from multiple banks.

C It provides direct job placements after loan disbursement.

D It is only accessible to students pursuing STEM fields.

167.

What is the primary objective of the PM-Vidyalaxmi Portal?

A To provide scholarships to meritorious students.

B To offer a platform for students to search and apply for educational loans from various banks.

C To facilitate admissions to foreign universities.

D To provide career counseling services.

168.

The PM-Vidyalaxmi Portal, launched to facilitate educational loans for students, is an initiative under which Union Ministry?

A Ministry of Education

B Ministry of Finance

C Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

D Ministry of Home Affairs

169.

Which of the following is a primary objective of MGNREGA in ensuring rural development?

A To promote industrialization in rural areas

B To create durable rural assets and strengthen rural livelihoods

C To encourage migration to urban centers

D To reduce the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions

170.

As per the MGNREGA provisions, what is the ratio of expenditure on works relating to natural resource management (like water conservation, drought-proofing, etc.) to the total expenditure?

A At least 40%

B At least 50%

C At least 60%

D At least 70%

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