MCQs on NEMMP 2020 │ EV Policy │ SC Observations │ FAME Scheme
(With explanations for UPSC Prelims Practice 2026)
1. The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 was launched with the primary objective of:
a) Reducing fuel subsidies
b) Accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in India
c) Promoting ethanol-blended fuels
d) Regulating vehicle emissions standards
Answer: b)
Explanation:
NEMMP 2020 (2013) is India’s electric mobility roadmap, focusing on EV adoption and manufacturing.
2. The Supreme Court recently suggested revisiting NEMMP 2020 primarily because:
a) EV sales have declined sharply
b) The target year has already passed
c) States have refused to implement the policy
d) India has banned hybrid vehicles
Answer: b)
Explanation:
NEMMP 2020 came with a 2020 target year, which is now outdated (5+ years passed).
3. The NGO that filed the petition on EV policy implementation in the Supreme Court is:
a) Greenpeace India
b) Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL)
c) PRS Legislative Research
d) Global Reporting Initiative
Answer: b)
Explanation:
Advocate Prashant Bhushan appeared for CPIL.
4. Which of the following schemes is directly linked to NEMMP 2020?
a) PM-KUSUM
b) FAME India
c) PM-PRANAM
d) Jal Jeevan Mission
Answer: b)
Explanation:
FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles) is part of NEMMP.
5. FAME-II focuses primarily on supporting:
a) Luxury electric cars
b) Public transport such as buses, 3-wheelers, and 2-wheelers
c) Private diesel-to-electric conversions
d) Hydrogen fuel cell exports
Answer: b)
Explanation:
FAME-II targets electric buses, 3-wheelers, and 2-wheelers—mainly public and shared mobility.
6. Which of the following cities were suggested by the Supreme Court for pilot EV projects?
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Delhi
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Mumbai
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Chennai
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Bengaluru
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Jaipur
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1 and 5 only
c) 1, 3 and 5 only
d) 2, 4 and 5 only
Answer: a)
Explanation:
The SC specifically mentioned Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru → all major metros.
7. According to the Supreme Court, why is a policy revision for NEMMP needed?
a) EV batteries have become obsolete
b) It fails to include hydrogen mobility
c) It was formulated more than a decade ago
d) It contradicts global climate agreements
Answer: c)
Explanation:
The plan was created in 2013 → technology, needs, and pollution context have changed.
8. The Supreme Court encouraged lawyers to appear virtually due to:
a) Lack of courtroom space
b) A boycott call by bar associations
c) Rising air pollution in the national capital
d) A digital court pilot project
Answer: c)
Explanation:
Justice P.S. Narasimha urged virtual hearings due to toxic air pollution in Delhi.
9. Which of the following is/are major challenges to EV adoption mentioned before the Court?
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High upfront cost of EVs
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Lack of government incentives
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Shortage of charging infrastructure
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Limited public transport usage in India
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer: d)
Explanation:
Arguments raised included EVs being costlier, need for better incentives, and infrastructure gaps.
10. FAME-II was launched in the year:
a) 2015
b) 2017
c) 2019
d) 2021
Answer: c)
Explanation:
FAME-II was launched in 2019 with a 5-year duration.
11. Which of the following is true regarding FAME-I?
a) It focused only on electric buses
b) It gave incentives for both hybrid and electric vehicles
c) It allowed private-sector-only manufacturing
d) It banned diesel vehicles in major cities
Answer: b)
Explanation:
FAME-I promoted both hybrid and electric vehicles.
12. According to the Supreme Court, the complete transition to electric vehicles is:
a) An unrealistic goal
b) A matter requiring international cooperation
c) A major policy decision for the government
d) Already under implementation
Answer: c)
Explanation:
AG R. Venkataramani stated that a full EV shift is a major policy decision.
13. The NEMMP 2020 initially aimed to achieve how many EV sales by 2020?
a) 1 million
b) 4 million
c) 6–7 million
d) 10 million
Answer: c)
Explanation:
Target: 6–7 million EV sales by 2020.
14. The Supreme Court’s suggestion of pilot EV projects in metros primarily aims to:
a) Boost MSME manufacturing
b) Reduce vehicular emissions in highly polluted areas
c) Replace all petrol pumps
d) Test luxury EV models
Answer: b)
Explanation:
Pilot EV zones aim to reduce pollution in highly polluted metro cities.
15. In the context of India’s EV ecosystem, which of the following statements is correct?
a) NEMMP 2020 was launched after FAME-II
b) FAME-II focuses more on private 4-wheelers than public transport
c) SC believes the EV policy needs to evolve with changing times
d) Delhi High Court launched the EV policy revision
Answer: c)
Explanation:
SC observed that the policy is old and needs revisiting to match current technological and environmental needs.
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