1.What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
a) Providing low-cost housing to rural families
b) Promoting solar energy for household electrification
c) Enhancing agricultural productivity through solar-powered irrigation
d) Building community centers in remote areas
Answer: b) Promoting solar energy for household electrification
2.Which government is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
a) State governments
b) Local municipal bodies
c) Central government
d) International organizations
Answer: c) Central government
3.Under the PM Surya Ghar Scheme, what is the primary source of energy for household electrification?
a) Coal
b) Solar energy
c) Hydroelectric power
d) Wind energy
Answer: b) Solar energy
4.Who is eligible to benefit from the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
a) Only urban households
b) Only households below the poverty line
c) Both rural and urban households
d) Only households in specific states
Answer: c) Both rural and urban households
5.What component of household electrification does the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana primarily focus on?
a) Lighting
b) Cooking
c) Heating
d) Air conditioning
Answer: a) Lighting
6.Which of the following is NOT a benefit of implementing solar energy under the PM Surya Ghar Scheme?
a) Reduction in electricity bills
b) Access to clean and sustainable energy
c) Improved indoor air quality
d) Increased dependence on fossil fuels
Answer: d) Increased dependence on fossil fuels
7.How does the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana contribute to environmental sustainability?
a) By reducing greenhouse gas emissions
b) By promoting deforestation
c) By increasing industrial pollution
d) By depleting natural resources
Answer: a) By reducing greenhouse gas emissions
8.Which government ministry or department is responsible for the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Scheme?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Power
c) Ministry of Environment
d) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: b) Ministry of Power
9.What financial assistance does the government provide under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
a) Subsidies for purchasing diesel generators
b) Grants for installing solar panels
c) Loans for constructing new homes
d) Cash incentives for using traditional energy sources
Answer: b) Grants for installing solar panels
10.How does the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana contribute to India’s energy security?
a) By reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels
b) By promoting the use of nuclear energy
c) By increasing reliance on foreign aid
d) By encouraging energy-intensive industries
Answer: a) By reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels
11.What is the target timeframe for achieving the objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 15 years
d) 20 years
Answer: a) 5 years
12.Which component of the household typically receives priority for solar electrification under the PM Surya Ghar Scheme?
a) Kitchen
b) Living room
c) Bathroom
d) Bedroom
Answer: a) Kitchen
13.In addition to reducing electricity bills, what other economic benefit does the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana offer to households?
a) Tax exemptions
b) Cash incentives
c) Income generation through surplus energy production
d) Free solar panels
Answer: c) Income generation through surplus energy production
14.How does the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana contribute to rural development?
a) By providing employment opportunities in the solar energy sector
b) By promoting traditional farming practices
c) By establishing new industries in rural areas
d) By relocating rural populations to urban centers
Answer: a) By providing employment opportunities in the solar energy sector
15.Which of the following is a potential challenge in the widespread implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
a) Lack of sunlight in certain regions
b) High cost of solar panels
c) Limited availability of skilled labor for installation
d) Low demand for electricity in rural areas
Answer: b) High cost of solar panels
16.How does the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana contribute to the government’s commitment to sustainable development goals (SDGs)?
a) By reducing poverty rates
b) By promoting gender equality
c) By ensuring access to affordable and clean energy
d) By improving transportation infrastructure
Answer: c) By ensuring access to affordable and clean energy
17.Which of the following regions in India is likely to benefit the most from the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
a) Coastal areas
b) Desert regions
c) Mountainous areas
d) Urban centers
Answer: c) Mountainous areas
18.What role do local authorities play in the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Scheme?
a) Providing financial assistance to households
b) Identifying suitable locations for solar panel installation
c) Conducting awareness campaigns about solar energy
d) Monitoring and facilitating the installation process
Answer: d) Monitoring and facilitating the installation process
19.How does the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana contribute to climate change mitigation efforts?
a) By promoting the use of fossil fuels
b) By reducing carbon emissions from households
c) By increasing deforestation rates
d) By encouraging industrial pollution
Answer: b) By reducing carbon emissions from households
20.Which of the following is NOT a potential long-term benefit of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
a) Improved health outcomes due to reduced indoor pollution
b) Enhanced resilience to climate change impacts
c) Increased reliance on non-renewable energy sources
d) Economic empowerment of marginalized communities
Answer: c) Increased reliance on non-renewable energy sources