UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N.

Q1. As reported in May 2026, how many States and Union Territories had signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Education for implementation of the PM SHRI scheme?

  • A. 28
  • B. 31
  • C. 34
  • D. 36

Q2. With reference to the PM SHRI scheme, consider the following States that, as of May 2026, are identified as having NOT signed the MoU with the Union Ministry of Education: 1. West Bengal 2. Kerala 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Karnataka Which of the above are correctly identified?

  1. West Bengal
  2. Kerala
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Karnataka
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. With reference to the PM SHRI scheme and its relationship with Samagra Shiksha, consider the following statements: 1. Unlike Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI is entirely funded by the Union Government with no State contribution for general-category States. 2. PM SHRI schools are required to be selected exclusively from outside the schools covered under Samagra Shiksha. 3. For general-category States with legislature, the Centre–State funding pattern under PM SHRI is the same as that of Samagra Shiksha, i.e., 60:40. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI is entirely funded by the Union Government with no State contribution for general-category States.
  2. PM SHRI schools are required to be selected exclusively from outside the schools covered under Samagra Shiksha.
  3. For general-category States with legislature, the Centre–State funding pattern under PM SHRI is the same as that of Samagra Shiksha, i.e., 60:40.
  • A. 3 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. With reference to the PM SHRI scheme, consider the following statements regarding eligibility of schools to be selected as PM SHRI schools: 1. Schools run by Central Government bodies such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan are eligible. 2. Navodaya Vidyalayas managed by the autonomous NVS are eligible. 3. Existing schools run by State Governments and Union Territory administrations are eligible. 4. Only newly established schools after 7 September 2022 are eligible; existing schools are excluded. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Schools run by Central Government bodies such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan are eligible.
  2. Navodaya Vidyalayas managed by the autonomous NVS are eligible.
  3. Existing schools run by State Governments and Union Territory administrations are eligible.
  4. Only newly established schools after 7 September 2022 are eligible; existing schools are excluded.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 4 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 4 only

Q5. Which one of the following is the nodal authority of the Union Government for implementation of the PM SHRI scheme?

  • A. Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
  • B. Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education
  • C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
  • D. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)