PMGPY - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true regarding Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana?

1) Under the scheme, Government will increase the number of buses and other government transport in the rural areas.
2) The scheme will supplement the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:

  • The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to provide commercial passenger vehicles in rural areas at subsidized rates.
  • To be named as “Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana“, the scheme has been proposed to create a better transport system in the rural areas across the country.
  • Under this, the central government will provide 10-12 seater commercial passenger vehicles to retired defence personnel and women self-help groups.
  • The scheme will supplement the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana which was launched to improve road conditions in the villages. The development of roads in villages has been done at a decent pace but the public transport is missing from these roads.
  • A survey has already been conducted by the government in rural areas of Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh with promising result.
2)   Which of the following is/are beneficiary/ beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana?

1) Retired defence personnel
2) Women self-help groups
3) Rural Youth

a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 2

Explanation:

  • Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana (PMGPY), the central government will provide10-12 seater commercial passenger vehicles to retired defence personnel and women self-help groups.
  • These will be provided at subsidized rate.

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