Government Schemes & Programs MCQs

As per the current guidelines of PMAY-G, the unit assistance for house construction in plain areas is ₹1.30 lakh.

The PMAY-G aims to achieve the objective of 'Housing for All' by providing financial assistance to homeless families in rural areas for the construction of pucca houses.

The scheme provides subsidies on a per-kilowatt basis for rooftop solar installations. For instance, for systems up to 2 kW, the subsidy is ₹30,000 per kW, and for systems above 2 kW and up to 10 kW, it is ₹20,000 per kW, with a maximum subsidy limit.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry responsible for the formulation and implementation of the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

The expanded PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to encourage rooftop solar installations by offering subsidies and providing up to 300 units of free electricity monthly to eligible households, thereby reducing electricity bills and promoting renewable energy.

The 'Gramin Grameen Vikas Yojana' focuses on grassroots rural development, not on creating smart cities in rural areas, which is a different policy objective.

The scheme aims to foster comprehensive rural development by focusing on sustainable practices and creating diverse livelihood options for rural populations.

The 'Gramin Grameen Vikas Yojana' is a new initiative launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to promote integrated rural development.

By linking wage payments to bank accounts and using digital platforms, MGNREGA's digital integration encourages workers to open bank accounts and use banking services, thereby enhancing their financial inclusion.

AEPS leverages Aadhaar authentication to enable beneficiaries to withdraw wages directly from their bank accounts at banking points, ensuring that payments are made to the verified identity of the worker.