Environment & Energy — Set 1
Government Schemes · पर्यावरण और ऊर्जा · Questions 1–10 of 160
In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) launched?
Correct Answer: B. 2016
The correct answer is 2016. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched on 1 May 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. The scheme aimed to provide free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. It targeted 5 crore LPG connections in the first phase.
What is the primary objective of PM Ujjwala Yojana?
Correct Answer: B. Provide free LPG connections to BPL women
The correct answer is to provide free LPG connections to BPL women. PM Ujjwala Yojana aims to replace unclean cooking fuels like wood and cow dung with clean LPG. The scheme targets women from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other BPL categories. It helps reduce indoor air pollution and improves women's health.
Under PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0, what additional benefit was provided to beneficiaries?
Correct Answer: B. One free LPG refill and stove on first connection
The correct answer is one free LPG refill and stove on first connection. Ujjwala 2.0 was launched in August 2021 and extended the scheme to migrants who could avail benefits without address proof. Beneficiaries received one free refill and a hot plate along with the LPG connection. The target was extended to 1 crore additional connections.
Which ministry administers the PM Ujjwala Yojana?
Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
The correct answer is the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The scheme is implemented through oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL, and IndianOil. These companies provide the LPG connections and cylinders to beneficiaries under the scheme. The ministry monitors the progress and sets the targets for the scheme.
The National Solar Mission is part of which larger national initiative?
Correct Answer: A. National Action Plan on Climate Change
The correct answer is the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The National Solar Mission, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), is one of the eight missions under NAPCC. It was launched in January 2010 with the goal of establishing India as a global leader in solar energy. The mission targets large-scale deployment of solar power to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
What is the target capacity of solar power set under India's National Solar Mission by 2022?
Correct Answer: B. 100 GW
The correct answer is 100 GW. The National Solar Mission set a target of 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022 as part of India's renewable energy ambition. This was part of the broader target of 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022. India revised the target upward to 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 as part of its climate commitments.
In which year was the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) launched?
Correct Answer: B. 2010
The correct answer is 2010. The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched on 11 January 2010 under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. The mission aimed to make India a global leader in solar energy production. It set an initial target of 20,000 MW of solar power by 2022, later revised to 100,000 MW.
PM-KUSUM scheme is primarily associated with which sector?
Correct Answer: B. Solar pumps for farmers
The correct answer is solar pumps for farmers. PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) focuses on providing solar pumps and solar power plants to farmers. The scheme helps decarbonize the agricultural sector and provides additional income to farmers by selling surplus solar power. It was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
What does the acronym KUSUM stand for in PM-KUSUM scheme?
Correct Answer: A. Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan
The correct answer is Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan. PM-KUSUM was designed to ensure energy security and upliftment of farmers through solar energy. The scheme has three components: solar pumps, solarisation of grid-connected pumps, and small solar power plants on barren land. It aims to add 25,750 MW of solar capacity through farmer participation.
Which ministry implements the PM-KUSUM scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
The correct answer is the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) implements PM-KUSUM through state governments and DISCOMs. The scheme provides central financial assistance to farmers for installing solar pumps and setting up solar plants. State governments provide additional subsidies to make the scheme more affordable.