SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 4

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 26th July 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q4

Which government scheme aims to provide affordable housing to the urban poor and economically weaker sections?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) aims to provide affordable housing to the urban poor, especially the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low Income Groups (LIG). It was launched under the vision of “Housing for All.”

Key Points:

PMAY-U focuses on providing housing to urban poor.
It targets EWS and LIG categories.
Its mission is “Housing for All.”
It is a major central government housing scheme.

Additional Facts:

Launched in 2015.
Provides benefits through Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS).
Helps reduce urban housing shortage.

Important Questions:

Q1: What is the main objective of PMAY-U?
Ans: To provide affordable housing to the urban poor

Q2: When was it launched?
Ans: 2015

Q3: Which mission is linked with “Housing for All”?
Ans: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana