UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SC to examine installation of EV chargers in group housing

Question 1

As per the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, 2024, what is the minimum percentage of common parking capacity that a group housing society must allocate for community EV chargers, in consultation with DISCOMs?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

5%

Answer

15%

Answer

20%

Question 2

Which one of the following has been designated as the Central Nodal Agency for implementation of the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, 2024?

Accepted Answer

Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Answer

Central Electricity Authority

Answer

NITI Aayog

Answer

Ministry of Heavy Industries

Question 3

Which Ministry is the primary issuing authority of the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, 2024, whose non-implementation by States is the subject of the petition before the Supreme Court (2026)?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Power

Answer

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Answer

Ministry of Heavy Industries

Answer

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SC to examine installation of EV chargers in group housing

Q1. As per the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, 2024, what is the minimum percentage of common parking capacity that a group housing society must allocate for community EV chargers, in consultation with DISCOMs?

Q2. Which one of the following has been designated as the Central Nodal Agency for implementation of the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, 2024?

Q3. Which Ministry is the primary issuing authority of the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, 2024, whose non-implementation by States is the subject of the petition before the Supreme Court (2026)?