UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Cabinet approves Continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 upto March 2028

Q1. The implementing agency responsible for operationalising PMGSY-III, including the deployment of independent National Quality Monitors (NQMs) for road and bridge works, is:

  • A. National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA)
  • B. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
  • C. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
  • D. Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Q2. In the context of the connectivity targets of PMGSY-III, the term 'GrAMs' refers to which one of the following?

  • A. Gramin Agricultural Markets — rural retail agri-markets meant to link farmers to buyers
  • B. Gram Panchayat Resource and Management Societies at the village level
  • C. Gramin Awaas Modules — cluster rural housing units built alongside roads
  • D. Grameen Atal Mission centres for rural skill development

Q3. Following the Union Cabinet's April 2026 approval of the continuation of PMGSY-III, the revised outlay of the scheme has been set at approximately how much?

  • A. Rs 70,125 crore
  • B. Rs 80,250 crore
  • C. Rs 83,977 crore
  • D. Rs 53,800 crore

Q4. With reference to the 2026 Cabinet decision extending PMGSY-III, consider the following: 1. Roads in both plain and hilly areas are extended for completion up to March 2028. 2. Bridges in hilly areas are extended for completion up to March 2029. 3. The revised outlay of the scheme is Rs 83,977 crore. 4. The original outlay of PMGSY-III was Rs 70,125 crore. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. Roads in both plain and hilly areas are extended for completion up to March 2028.
  2. Bridges in hilly areas are extended for completion up to March 2029.
  3. The revised outlay of the scheme is Rs 83,977 crore.
  4. The original outlay of PMGSY-III was Rs 70,125 crore.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 3 and 4 only
  • D. 2, 3 and 4

Q5. Which one of the following best describes the primary objective of PMGSY-II (2013)?

  • A. Upgradation and consolidation of about 50,000 km of the existing rural road network
  • B. Providing first-time all-weather connectivity to every unconnected habitation without any exception
  • C. Construction of national highways linking every district headquarters in the country
  • D. Exclusive construction of bridges in hilly and desert regions

Q6. PMGSY-III, aimed at consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to markets, schools and hospitals, was launched in which year?

  • A. 2013
  • B. 2016
  • C. 2019
  • D. 2024

Q7. Consider the following pairings of area category and the minimum population of an eligible unconnected habitation under PMGSY: 1. General/plain areas — 500 2. Hill, tribal (Schedule-V) and desert areas — 250 3. North-Eastern States — 250 4. Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts — 500 Which of the above pairings is/are NOT correctly matched?

  1. General/plain areas — 500
  2. Hill, tribal (Schedule-V) and desert areas — 250
  3. North-Eastern States — 250
  4. Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts — 500
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 4 only
  • C. 2 and 3
  • D. 1 and 4

Q8. Under PMGSY, the minimum population (as per Census) for an unconnected habitation to be eligible for connectivity in a Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected district is:

  • A. 50
  • B. 100
  • C. 250
  • D. 500

Q9. With reference to the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) as compared with the general PMGSY, consider the following statements: 1. RCPLWEA was launched in 2016 as a separate vertical under PMGSY. 2. It targets 44 worst LWE-affected districts across nine States. 3. It was launched in 2013 alongside PMGSY-II. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. RCPLWEA was launched in 2016 as a separate vertical under PMGSY.
  2. It targets 44 worst LWE-affected districts across nine States.
  3. It was launched in 2013 alongside PMGSY-II.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q10. With reference to PMGSY-IV as compared with PMGSY-III, consider the following statements: 1. PMGSY-IV, approved in 2024, targets 62,500 km of new connectivity to 25,000 unconnected habitations. 2. Unlike PMGSY-III's consolidation focus, PMGSY-IV uses the PM Gati Shakti portal for road alignment planning. 3. PMGSY-IV is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. PMGSY-IV, approved in 2024, targets 62,500 km of new connectivity to 25,000 unconnected habitations.
  2. Unlike PMGSY-III's consolidation focus, PMGSY-IV uses the PM Gati Shakti portal for road alignment planning.
  3. PMGSY-IV is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q11. PMGSY is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under which one of the following Union Ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Rural Development
  • B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
  • C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
  • D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Q12. With reference to the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), consider the following statements: 1. It was launched on 25 December 2000. 2. It was launched during the Prime Ministership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 3. It was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. 4. It was launched primarily to provide connectivity to urban slum habitations. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It was launched on 25 December 2000.
  2. It was launched during the Prime Ministership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  3. It was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
  4. It was launched primarily to provide connectivity to urban slum habitations.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 4 only
  • C. 3 and 4
  • D. 2 and 4