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PM-USHA MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 5 PM-USHA questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1Match the PM-USHA component with its correct unit and per-unit ceiling: 1. Grants to Strengthen Colleges; 2. New Model Degree Colleges; 3. Gender Inclusion and Equity Initiatives.

A 1—University, ₹20 crore; 2—District, ₹10 crore; 3—College, ₹15 crore

B 1—College, ₹15 crore; 2—College, ₹5 crore; 3—District, ₹10 crore

C 1—College, ₹5 crore; 2—University, ₹15 crore; 3—District, ₹20 crore

D 1—College, ₹5 crore; 2—New college, ₹15 crore; 3—District, ₹10 crore

Explanation

Grants to Strengthen Colleges use the college as the unit with a ₹5 crore ceiling. New Model Degree Colleges receive up to ₹15 crore for each new college. Gender Inclusion and Equity Initiatives use the district as the unit and allow up to ₹10 crore per district; therefore only option D matches all three.

Q2What is the upper limit of support for one Multidisciplinary Education and Research University under PM-USHA?

A ₹100 crore

B ₹20 crore

C ₹15 crore

D ₹10 crore

Explanation

The Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities component supports up to 35 accredited State Government universities, with an upper limit of ₹100 crore for each university and a component total of ₹3,500 crore. The other figures belong to different components.

Q3Consider the following statements on selection under PM-USHA: 1. A State or Union Territory first signs an MoU with the Ministry of Education. 2. The State Government shortlists universities, colleges and districts, giving priority to Focus Districts for specified components. 3. The Project Approval Board gives final approval after technical scrutiny. Which statements are correct?

A 1 only

B 1, 2 and 3

C 2 and 3 only

D 1 and 2 only

Explanation

All three statements reproduce the competitive selection sequence. The State or Union Territory signs an MoU with the Ministry, the State shortlists eligible institutions and districts with the specified Focus District priority, and submitted proposals undergo technical appraisal before final approval by the Project Approval Board.

Q4Consider the following statements about PM-USHA funding: Statement 1: The Centre-State share is 90:10 for North Eastern States, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Statement 2: Union Territories without a legislature receive 100% Central funding. Which answer is correct?

A Only Statement 1 is correct

B Only Statement 2 is correct

C Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct

D Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct

Explanation

Both statements are correct. PM-USHA provides a 90:10 Centre-State share for the North Eastern States, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It provides 100% Central funding for Union Territories without a legislature; other States and Union Territories with a legislature follow 60:40.

Q5Which set correctly identifies the direct institutional beneficiaries of PM-USHA?

A Only individual students enrolled in State universities

B Government and government-aided universities and colleges of States and Union Territories

C Only private unaided universities with high accreditation grades

D All secondary schools located in Focus Districts

Explanation

PM-USHA covers government and government-aided higher education institutions of States and Union Territories. Proposals are routed through the concerned government, and grants support universities, colleges or district-level interventions; individual students and private unaided institutions are excluded.

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