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National Housing Policy 2015: Objectives and Key Features

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the National Housing Policy 2015, its objectives, and key features.
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What is the primary objective of the National Housing Policy 2015?

  1. To provide affordable housing to all citizens

  2. To promote home ownership among the middle class

  3. To regulate the real estate sector

  4. To develop smart cities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Housing Policy 2015 aims to address the housing shortage in India and provide affordable housing to all citizens, especially the urban poor and economically weaker sections.

Which of the following is a key feature of the National Housing Policy 2015?

  1. Focus on slum rehabilitation and redevelopment

  2. Promotion of public-private partnerships

  3. Encouragement of innovative housing technologies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Housing Policy 2015 emphasizes slum rehabilitation and redevelopment, promotes public-private partnerships, and encourages the use of innovative housing technologies to address the housing needs of the urban poor.

What is the target set by the National Housing Policy 2015 for the construction of affordable housing units?

  1. 20 million units by 2022

  2. 30 million units by 2025

  3. 40 million units by 2030

  4. 50 million units by 2035


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Housing Policy 2015 set a target of constructing 20 million affordable housing units by the year 2022.

Which government agency is responsible for implementing the National Housing Policy 2015?

  1. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

  2. National Housing Bank

  3. Housing and Urban Development Corporation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is the nodal agency responsible for implementing the National Housing Policy 2015.

What is the name of the flagship scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to provide affordable housing to the urban poor?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural)

  3. Rajiv Awas Yojana

  4. Indira Awas Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) is the flagship scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to provide affordable housing to the urban poor.

Which of the following is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme?

  1. In-situ slum redevelopment

  2. Affordable housing in partnership with private developers

  3. Subsidy on housing loans

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme includes components such as in-situ slum redevelopment, affordable housing in partnership with private developers, and subsidy on housing loans.

What is the maximum loan amount available under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme for the construction of a new house?

  1. Rs. 6 lakhs

  2. Rs. 8 lakhs

  3. Rs. 10 lakhs

  4. Rs. 12 lakhs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme, the maximum loan amount available for the construction of a new house is Rs. 12 lakhs.

Which of the following is a key feature of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme?

  1. Construction of new houses for the rural poor

  2. Renovation of existing houses

  3. Provision of basic amenities like toilets and electricity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme includes the construction of new houses for the rural poor, renovation of existing houses, and the provision of basic amenities like toilets and electricity.

What is the target set by the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme for the construction of new houses?

  1. 10 million units by 2022

  2. 15 million units by 2025

  3. 20 million units by 2030

  4. 25 million units by 2035


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme set a target of constructing 20 million new houses for the rural poor by the year 2030.

Which government agency is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme?

  1. Ministry of Rural Development

  2. National Housing Bank

  3. Housing and Urban Development Corporation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal agency responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme.

What is the name of the scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to provide affordable rental housing to the urban poor?

  1. Rental Housing Scheme

  2. Affordable Rental Housing Scheme

  3. Urban Rental Housing Scheme

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Affordable Rental Housing Scheme is a scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to provide affordable rental housing to the urban poor.

Which of the following is a key feature of the Affordable Rental Housing Scheme?

  1. Construction of new rental housing units

  2. Renovation of existing rental housing units

  3. Provision of rental assistance to the urban poor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Affordable Rental Housing Scheme includes the construction of new rental housing units, renovation of existing rental housing units, and the provision of rental assistance to the urban poor.

What is the target set by the Affordable Rental Housing Scheme for the construction of new rental housing units?

  1. 1 million units by 2022

  2. 2 million units by 2025

  3. 3 million units by 2030

  4. 4 million units by 2035


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Affordable Rental Housing Scheme set a target of constructing 2 million new rental housing units by the year 2025.

Which government agency is responsible for implementing the Affordable Rental Housing Scheme?

  1. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

  2. National Housing Bank

  3. Housing and Urban Development Corporation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is the nodal agency responsible for implementing the Affordable Rental Housing Scheme.

What is the name of the scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to promote home ownership among the middle class?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Middle Income Group)

  2. Middle Income Group Housing Scheme

  3. Affordable Housing Scheme for Middle Income Group

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Middle Income Group) is a scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to promote home ownership among the middle class.

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