UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Implementation of PM-JANMAN Scheme

Question 1

The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) was formally launched by the Prime Minister on 15 November 2023 to coincide with which one of the following occasions?

Accepted Answer

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda

Answer

Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Answer

Constitution Day commemorating adoption of the Constitution

Answer

Adivasi Divas marking the release of the Dhebar Commission report

Question 2

Although the 11 interventions under PM-JANMAN are executed by nine different line Ministries, which single Ministry acts as the overall nodal (coordinating) Ministry for the mission?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Answer

Ministry of Rural Development

Answer

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Answer

Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Question 3

With reference to the coverage of PM-JANMAN as compared with the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), consider the following statements:
1. PM-JANMAN targets 75 PVTGs across 18 States and one Union Territory, whereas DAJGUA covers tribal-majority villages spread across 30 States/UTs.
2. PM-JANMAN addresses a target population of about 28 lakh, while DAJGUA aims to benefit more than 5 crore tribal people.
3. Unlike DAJGUA, PM-JANMAN is implemented solely by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs without the involvement of any other line Ministry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 4

PM-JANMAN covers 75 PVTGs spread across 18 States and only one Union Territory. Which one of the following is that sole Union Territory?

Accepted Answer

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Answer

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Answer

Lakshadweep

Answer

Jammu and Kashmir

Question 5

PM-JANMAN was conceived as a time-bound mission. Over which of the following periods was it approved to be implemented?

Accepted Answer

Three years, from 2023-24 to 2025-26

Answer

Five years, from 2023-24 to 2027-28

Answer

Three years, from 2024-25 to 2026-27

Answer

Two years, from 2023-24 to 2024-25

Question 6

The total budgetary outlay of PM-JANMAN, Rs.24,104 crore, is shared between the Centre and the States. Which one of the following correctly gives this Central-share and State-share split?

Accepted Answer

Central share Rs.15,336 crore and State share Rs.8,768 crore

Answer

Central share Rs.8,768 crore and State share Rs.15,336 crore

Answer

Central share Rs.24,104 crore, fully centrally funded with no State share

Answer

Central share Rs.11,711 crore and State share Rs.12,393 crore

Question 7

PM-JANMAN seeks to deliver basic facilities to PVTG households through a fixed number of distinct interventions. Through how many interventions is the mission implemented?

Accepted Answer

11

Answer

9

Answer

25

Answer

17

Question 8

Under PM-JANMAN, the intervention providing safe/piped drinking water to PVTG habitations is delivered by converging with which one of the following schemes?

Accepted Answer

Jal Jeevan Mission

Answer

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)

Answer

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

Answer

Namami Gange Mission

Question 9

A statement reporting that 4,73,939 houses had been sanctioned under PM-JANMAN (as on 31 December 2025) was laid before which House of Parliament by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs?

Accepted Answer

Rajya Sabha

Answer

Lok Sabha

Answer

A joint sitting of both Houses

Answer

The Inter-State Council

Question 10

The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), which extends the PM-JANMAN approach to broader tribal villages, was approved and rolled out in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024 and launched on 2 October 2024 (Gandhi Jayanti)

Answer

Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2023 and launched on 15 November 2023 (Janjatiya Gaurav Divas)

Answer

Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024 and launched on 15 November 2024 (Janjatiya Gaurav Divas)

Answer

Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2025 and launched on 26 January 2025 (Republic Day)

Question 11

All the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) notified in India are targeted for coverage under PM-JANMAN. How many PVTGs stand notified in the country?

Accepted Answer

75

Answer

705

Answer

45

Answer

18

Question 12

The digital dashboard developed for monitoring the physical progress of works under PM-JANMAN has been built on which one of the following platforms?

Accepted Answer

PM GatiShakti portal

Answer

AwaasSoft portal

Answer

PRAGATI platform

Answer

UMANG app

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Implementation of PM-JANMAN Scheme

Q1. The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) was formally launched by the Prime Minister on 15 November 2023 to coincide with which one of the following occasions?

Q2. Although the 11 interventions under PM-JANMAN are executed by nine different line Ministries, which single Ministry acts as the overall nodal (coordinating) Ministry for the mission?

Q4. PM-JANMAN covers 75 PVTGs spread across 18 States and only one Union Territory. Which one of the following is that sole Union Territory?

Q5. PM-JANMAN was conceived as a time-bound mission. Over which of the following periods was it approved to be implemented?

Q6. The total budgetary outlay of PM-JANMAN, Rs.24,104 crore, is shared between the Centre and the States. Which one of the following correctly gives this Central-share and State-share split?

Q7. PM-JANMAN seeks to deliver basic facilities to PVTG households through a fixed number of distinct interventions. Through how many interventions is the mission implemented?

Q8. Under PM-JANMAN, the intervention providing safe/piped drinking water to PVTG habitations is delivered by converging with which one of the following schemes?

Q9. A statement reporting that 4,73,939 houses had been sanctioned under PM-JANMAN (as on 31 December 2025) was laid before which House of Parliament by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs?

Q10. The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), which extends the PM-JANMAN approach to broader tribal villages, was approved and rolled out in which of the following ways?

Q11. All the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) notified in India are targeted for coverage under PM-JANMAN. How many PVTGs stand notified in the country?

Q12. The digital dashboard developed for monitoring the physical progress of works under PM-JANMAN has been built on which one of the following platforms?