EV Charging Stations & PM E-DRIVE Scheme MCQs 2025 | Current Affairs India

D Updated October 2, 2025 1 min read Education

The Government of India has taken a major step towards promoting electric mobility by issuing operational guidelines for the installation of 72,300 public EV charging stations across the country. Under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, institutions like government offices, hospitals, schools, and residential colonies will receive 100% subsidy if they provide free public access. Similarly, airports and railway stations will receive 70% subsidy on charging equipment.

The scheme is being monitored by BHEL as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA), and priority is given to 1 million+ population cities, state capitals, smart cities, metro-linked towns, and high-density transport corridors.

For aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC exams, EV charging infrastructure and green mobility schemes are highly relevant. Below are the most important MCQs in English with answers for your preparation.

Q1. How many public EV charging stations has the Government of India planned to install under the new guidelines?

A 50,000

B 60,500

C 80,000

D 72,300

Q2. Under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, which institutions will receive 100% subsidy if they provide free public access?

A Shopping malls and markets

B Airports and railway stations

C Highway roadside facilities

D Government offices, hospitals, educational institutions, residential colonies

Q3. At high-traffic locations like airports and railway stations, what percentage subsidy is provided on charging equipment?

A 60%

B 50%

C 70%

D 80%

Q4. Who has been designated as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) for monitoring the scheme?

A NTPC

B ONGC

C NITI Aayog

D BHEL

Q5. Which areas have been prioritised under the scheme to enhance EV user convenience and charging accessibility?

A Tourist destinations only

B Cities with 1 million+ population, state capitals, smart cities, metro-linked towns, high-density transport corridors

C Rural villages and tribal areas

D Ports and coastal regions