UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?

Q1. Under Delhi's draft EV Policy 2.0, which vehicle segment faces the EARLIEST proposed cut-off date beyond which only electric variants may be newly registered?

  • A. Three-wheelers
  • B. Two-wheelers
  • C. School buses
  • D. Private four-wheeler cars

Q2. In the context of Delhi's draft EV Policy 2.0, what does the proposed 'ban on internal combustion engine three-wheelers from January 1, 2027' precisely mean?

  • A. A prohibition on fresh registration of new ICE three-wheelers from that date
  • B. An immediate prohibition on the plying of all existing ICE three-wheelers from that date
  • C. A ban on the manufacture of ICE three-wheelers anywhere in India from that date
  • D. A withdrawal of fuel supply to all CNG and petrol three-wheelers in Delhi from that date

Q3. Delhi's draft EV Policy 2.0 (2026) is positioned as the revised successor to which one of the following?

  • A. The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, 2020
  • B. FAME-II (2019)
  • C. The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan, 2020
  • D. The Delhi Odd-Even scheme (2016)

Q4. Consider the following statements about segments addressed by Delhi's draft EV Policy 2.0. Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified?

  1. New ICE three-wheelers — proposed to be barred from fresh registration with effect from January 1, 2027.
  2. New ICE two-wheelers — proposed to be barred from fresh registration with effect from April 1, 2028.
  3. School bus fleets — made subject to electrification targets, with compliance linked to schools' recognition and affiliation.
  4. New private petrol four-wheeler cars — proposed to be barred from fresh registration with effect from January 1, 2027.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 4 only
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 3 only

Q5. Which wing of the Government of NCT of Delhi has issued the draft EV Policy 2.0 (2026) and is its nodal implementing authority?

  • A. The Transport Department
  • B. The Department of Environment
  • C. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee
  • D. The Department of Power