UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Reform Linked MoUs signed with Gujarat, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Goa under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

Q1. Under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 as approved in March 2026, the figure of ₹3.59 lakh crore refers to which one of the following?

  • A. The total outlay of the mission for the extended period
  • B. The total central assistance (central share) under the restructured mission
  • C. The additional central assistance over the 2019-20 approval
  • D. The outlay originally approved for the mission in 2019-20

Q2. With reference to the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and its restructuring as JJM 2.0, consider the following statements: 1. JJM was launched on 15 August 2019 with the goal of providing a Functional Household Tap Connection to every rural household. 2. JJM 2.0, approved in March 2026, extends the mission exclusively up to December 2026. 3. JJM 2.0 aims to provide tap connections to about 19.36 crore rural households by the close of the extended mission period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. JJM was launched on 15 August 2019 with the goal of providing a Functional Household Tap Connection to every rural household.
  2. JJM 2.0, approved in March 2026, extends the mission exclusively up to December 2026.
  3. JJM 2.0 aims to provide tap connections to about 19.36 crore rural households by the close of the extended mission period.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Which one of the following best describes a 'reform-linked MoU' signed under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0?

  • A. A bilateral compact between the National Jal Jeevan Mission and a State that mandates governance reforms as a pre-condition for the release of central funds
  • B. An inter-State agreement for sharing river waters supervised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti
  • C. A financing agreement between the Union Government and a multilateral lender for rural water projects
  • D. A tripartite contract among the Centre, a State and a private operator to build village water infrastructure

Q4. Consider the following States: 1. Gujarat 2. Maharashtra 3. Goa 4. Himachal Pradesh Which of the above is/are correctly identified as States that signed reform-linked MoUs in the same batch as Chhattisgarh and Haryana under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Goa
  4. Himachal Pradesh
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1, 3 and 4
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. With reference to the institutional architecture of the Jal Jeevan Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM) is the nodal implementing body and functions under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. 2. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is a department under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. 3. Under JJM 2.0, the reform-linked MoUs with States are signed on behalf of the Centre by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM) is the nodal implementing body and functions under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
  2. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is a department under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
  3. Under JJM 2.0, the reform-linked MoUs with States are signed on behalf of the Centre by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q6. Under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, States must fulfil certain mandatory conditions before central funds are released. Consider the following: 1. Signing of the JJM 2.0 reform-linked MoU 2. Scheme validation against the Sujalam Bharat GIS-linked Asset Registry 3. Prior clearance of each scheme by the Finance Commission 4. Financial reconciliation of expenditure Which of the above is/are correctly identified as such mandatory compliance conditions?

  1. Signing of the JJM 2.0 reform-linked MoU
  2. Scheme validation against the Sujalam Bharat GIS-linked Asset Registry
  3. Prior clearance of each scheme by the Finance Commission
  4. Financial reconciliation of expenditure
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 1, 3 and 4

Q7. With reference to the reorientation of the Jal Jeevan Mission under JJM 2.0, consider the following statements: 1. JJM 2.0 marks a shift from an infrastructure-creation model to a service-delivery model of rural piped water supply. 2. The mission seeks an assured supply of potable piped water at a service level of 55 litres per capita per day. 3. JJM 2.0 abandons the objective of source sustainability in favour of fresh asset creation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. JJM 2.0 marks a shift from an infrastructure-creation model to a service-delivery model of rural piped water supply.
  2. The mission seeks an assured supply of potable piped water at a service level of 55 litres per capita per day.
  3. JJM 2.0 abandons the objective of source sustainability in favour of fresh asset creation.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q8. The restructuring of the Jal Jeevan Mission from infrastructure creation to service delivery (JJM 2.0) was approved by the Union Cabinet on a proposal moved by which one of the following Ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Rural Development
  • B. Ministry of Jal Shakti
  • C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
  • D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Q9. With reference to Jal Mahotsav 2026 and the release of the JJM 2.0 Guidelines, consider the following statements: 1. Jal Mahotsav 2026 was a 15-day campaign held from 8 March to 22 March 2026. 2. The JJM 2.0 Operational Guidelines were released on World Water Day, 22 March. 3. World Water Day is observed on 22 March. 4. Jal Mahotsav 2026 commenced on World Environment Day, 5 June. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Jal Mahotsav 2026 was a 15-day campaign held from 8 March to 22 March 2026.
  2. The JJM 2.0 Operational Guidelines were released on World Water Day, 22 March.
  3. World Water Day is observed on 22 March.
  4. Jal Mahotsav 2026 commenced on World Environment Day, 5 June.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 1 and 4
  • D. 4 only

Q10. Consider the following statements about the release of the JJM 2.0 Operational Guidelines at the culmination of Jal Mahotsav 2026: 1. The guidelines were released by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. 2. The culmination event coincided with the Sujal Gram Samvad. 3. The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, was associated with the culmination event. 4. The guidelines were released by NITI Aayog. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The guidelines were released by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
  2. The culmination event coincided with the Sujal Gram Samvad.
  3. The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, was associated with the culmination event.
  4. The guidelines were released by NITI Aayog.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q11. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, a Functional Household Tap Connection is designed to assure potable piped water at a minimum service level of how many litres per capita per day (lpcd)?

  • A. 40 lpcd
  • B. 55 lpcd
  • C. 70 lpcd
  • D. 135 lpcd

Q12. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission's community-centred model, the operation and maintenance of in-village water supply infrastructure is entrusted primarily to which one of the following?

  • A. The Gram Panchayat and/or its sub-committee such as the Village Water and Sanitation Committee (Pani Samiti)
  • B. The State Public Health Engineering Department directly
  • C. The office of the District Collector
  • D. The Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO)