Government Schemes Quiz: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Questions on Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): Here are some important question on the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Scheme of Government that are important for competitive exams like IBPS, RBI, RBI, RRB and insurance exams. Check how many you know correctly.

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Questions on Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Number of Questions: 10

  1. Which among the following schemes has been launched by the Central Government to provide free LPG connection to BPL families?
    A) PMKVY

    B) PMSBY
    C) PMJDY
    D) PMUY
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
  2. What does PMUY stands for?
    A) Pradhan Mantri Udan Yojana

    B) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
    C) Pradhan Mantri Urban Yojana
    D) Pradhan Mantri Ujjivan Yojana
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    Option B
    Explanation:
  3. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in which year?
    A) 2016

    B) 2014
    C) 2012
    D) 2018
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    It was launched on 1 May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh 
  4. How much amount has been allocated by the government for the implementation of the PMUY?
    A) Rs 4000 Crore

    B) Rs 6000 Crore
    C) Rs 8000 Crore
    D) Rs 7000 Crore
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    Option C
  5. What amount of cash assistance will be provided by the government under PMUY for each LPG connection to BPL families?
    A) Rs 1200

    B) Rs 1600
    C) Rs 1400
    D) Rs 1000
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    Option B
  6. The PMUY scheme was launched for a duration ending the financial year___________
    A) 2018-19

    B) 2019-20
    C) 2020-21
    D) 2021-22
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The Scheme would be implemented in three years covering the FY 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19.
  7. What is the nationwide PMUY helpline number?
    A) 1900

    B) 1902
    C) 1904
    D) 1906
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    Option D
  8. What should be the minimum age of the applicant to avail the benefit of the PMUY?
    A) 20 years

    B) 22 years
    C) 18 years
    D) 21 years
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    Option C
  9. The PMUY scheme was launched to cover _____________ targeted beneficiaries for LPG connection before April 2019?
    A) 2.5 crore

    B) 5 crore
    C) 2 crore
    D) 3 crore
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    Option B
  10. What will be the rate of interest charged on the loan taken by the beneficiaries to purchase stove or refill by Oil companies under the scheme?
    A) Zero

    B) 1 percent
    C) 2 percent 
    D) 2.5 percent
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The scheme provides interest free loan for purchasing stove and refill by Oil Marketing Companies

 

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