Q1. Which of the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) as of its 25th anniversary on December 25, 2025 is correct?
A PMGSY was launched on December 25, 2004 by PM Manmohan Singh
B PMGSY-IV aims to connect only 5,000 new habitations
C PMGSY has sanctioned over 8.25 lakh km of rural roads with about 96 percent physical progress Correct
D PMGSY is a 50:50 centre-state shared programme
Explanation
PMGSY was launched by PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25, 2000 as a 100 percent centrally sponsored scheme. PMGSY-IV targets 25,000 habitations through 62,500 km. As of December 2025, over 8.25 lakh km have been sanctioned and approximately 7.87 lakh km (about 96 percent) have been completed.