UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — MoHUA Approves Guidelines for PARIVARTAN Scheme to Accelerate Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in NCR

Q1. The scheme 'PARIVARTAN', for which the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approved operational guidelines in 2026, is an acronym that stands for which one of the following?

  • A. Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions
  • B. Public Assistance for Renewal and Investment in Vehicular Assets for Reduction of Transport And Nuisance emissions
  • C. Plan for Accelerated Retirement of Industrial Vehicles And Transition to Alternative Networks
  • D. Programme for Adoption of Renewable Innovation in Vehicles, Air-quality Restoration and Transport Advancement Nationwide

Q2. With reference to the institutional architecture of the PARIVARTAN scheme, consider the following statements: 1. The scheme is funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB), which functions under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 2. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is an implementing ministry for the scheme. 3. The central incentives under the scheme are administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The scheme is funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB), which functions under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
  2. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is an implementing ministry for the scheme.
  3. The central incentives under the scheme are administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. With reference to the approval timeline of the PARIVARTAN scheme, consider the following statements: 1. The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on 3 June 2026. 2. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approved the operational Guidelines of the scheme on 16 July 2026. 3. The Cabinet approved the scheme as a five-year programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on 3 June 2026.
  2. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approved the operational Guidelines of the scheme on 16 July 2026.
  3. The Cabinet approved the scheme as a five-year programme.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. The operational Guidelines that made the PARIVARTAN scheme ready for rollout in July 2026 were approved by which one of the following?

  • A. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister
  • B. The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
  • C. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
  • D. The National Capital Region Planning Board in its 42nd meeting

Q5. The following are stated to be elements of the financial structure of the PARIVARTAN scheme: 1. Total outlay — Rs 9,585 crore 2. Central budgetary support — Rs 5,041 crore 3. Estimated State tax concessions — Rs 1,601 crore 4. Estimated State tax concessions — Rs 4,544 crore Which of the above are correctly identified?

  1. Total outlay — Rs 9,585 crore
  2. Central budgetary support — Rs 5,041 crore
  3. Estimated State tax concessions — Rs 1,601 crore
  4. Estimated State tax concessions — Rs 4,544 crore
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1 and 4 only

Q6. Under the PARIVARTAN scheme, the figure of Rs 5,041 crore refers to which one of the following?

  • A. The total outlay of the scheme over its duration
  • B. The Central budgetary support within the total outlay
  • C. The estimated tax concessions to be extended by participating States
  • D. The loan sanctioned by the NCRPB to State Transport Undertakings

Q7. The National Capital Region (NCR), across which the PARIVARTAN scheme is implemented, comprises the NCT of Delhi together with districts of which of the following States?

  • A. Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh
  • B. Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
  • C. Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
  • D. Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan

Q8. How many States/Union Territory are participating in the implementation of the PARIVARTAN scheme?

  • A. Three
  • B. Four
  • C. Five
  • D. Six

Q9. Consider the following pairings relating to the PARIVARTAN and PM E-DRIVE schemes: 1. PARIVARTAN — routed through the NCRPB under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs 2. PM E-DRIVE — administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries 3. PARIVARTAN — a nationwide scheme applicable across all States 4. PM E-DRIVE — notified with an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore Which of the above are correctly identified?

  1. PARIVARTAN — routed through the NCRPB under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  2. PM E-DRIVE — administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries
  3. PARIVARTAN — a nationwide scheme applicable across all States
  4. PM E-DRIVE — notified with an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore
  • A. 1, 2 and 4
  • B. 1, 3 and 4
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1 and 2 only

Q10. With reference to a comparison between PARIVARTAN and PM E-DRIVE, consider the following statements: 1. Unlike PM E-DRIVE, which is a national scheme, PARIVARTAN is confined to the National Capital Region. 2. PM E-DRIVE is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, whereas PARIVARTAN is routed through the NCRPB under MoHUA. 3. Both schemes fund the procurement of electric vehicles alone, with no support for other fuel types. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike PM E-DRIVE, which is a national scheme, PARIVARTAN is confined to the National Capital Region.
  2. PM E-DRIVE is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, whereas PARIVARTAN is routed through the NCRPB under MoHUA.
  3. Both schemes fund the procurement of electric vehicles alone, with no support for other fuel types.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q11. With reference to the participation of vehicle manufacturers in the PARIVARTAN scheme, consider the following statements: 1. Eleven OEMs, together accounting for more than 95% of the commercial vehicle market share, have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 2. The scheme mandates a minimum 8% OEM discount on eligible new vehicles. 3. Every commercial vehicle manufacturer operating in India has signed an MoU under the scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Eleven OEMs, together accounting for more than 95% of the commercial vehicle market share, have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
  2. The scheme mandates a minimum 8% OEM discount on eligible new vehicles.
  3. Every commercial vehicle manufacturer operating in India has signed an MoU under the scheme.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q12. With reference to the emission-norm rationale of the PARIVARTAN scheme, consider the following statements: 1. The scheme targets replacement of trucks and buses conforming to BS-IV or earlier emission norms. 2. Replacement vehicles are required to be BS-VI-compliant or electric, with CNG options in certain categories. 3. India adopted BS-VI norms nationwide only after fully rolling out an intermediate BS-V stage. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The scheme targets replacement of trucks and buses conforming to BS-IV or earlier emission norms.
  2. Replacement vehicles are required to be BS-VI-compliant or electric, with CNG options in certain categories.
  3. India adopted BS-VI norms nationwide only after fully rolling out an intermediate BS-V stage.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3