India's EV policy and incentives (FAME II) in EV Technology - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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Complete the sentence to identify the full form of FAME in India's EV policy.

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FAME stands for Faster Adoption and [1] of Hybrid and Electric vehicles.

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AManufacturing and

BManufacturing

CManufacturing and Affordable

DManufacturing and Affordable Manufacturing

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Common Mistakes

Choosing options that add extra words beyond the official full form.

FAME stands for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles.

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Complete the sentence to identify the launch year of FAME II scheme.

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The FAME II scheme was launched in the year [1].

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A2019

B2021

C2017

D2015

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Confusing FAME I launch year with FAME II.

FAME II was launched in 2019 to promote electric mobility in India.

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Fix the error in the statement about the duration of FAME II scheme.

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FAME II scheme is planned to run for [1] years.

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A7

B3

C10

D5

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Choosing 3 years which is too short for this scheme.

The FAME II scheme is planned to run for 5 years, from 2019 to 2024.

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Fill both blanks to complete the description of FAME II incentives.

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FAME II provides incentives mainly for [1] vehicles and supports [2] infrastructure development.

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Aelectric

Bcharging

Chybrid

Dfuel

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Confusing hybrid vehicles as the main focus instead of electric.

FAME II focuses on electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure.

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Fill all three blanks to complete the statement about FAME II's funding and goals.

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The total outlay of FAME II is [1] crore INR, aiming to reduce [2] and promote [3].

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A10000

Bpollution

Celectric mobility

D5000

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Mixing up funding amounts or confusing goals with unrelated terms.

FAME II has a total budget of 10,000 crore INR, aims to reduce pollution, and promote electric mobility in India.

Practice

1. What is the main goal of India's FAME II policy?

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A. To increase taxes on electric vehicles

B. To encourage the use of electric vehicles by providing financial incentives

C. To ban the use of electric vehicles in cities

D. To promote petrol and diesel vehicles

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the purpose of FAME II

   FAME II aims to promote electric vehicles by making them more affordable through incentives.

2. Step 2: Identify the correct goal

   The policy provides financial help to buyers to encourage EV adoption and reduce pollution.

3. Final Answer:

   To encourage the use of electric vehicles by providing financial incentives -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   FAME II = financial incentives for EVs [OK]

Hint: FAME II means money back for electric vehicle buyers [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking FAME II increases taxes
• Believing it bans EVs
• Confusing it with fuel vehicle promotion

2. Which of the following vehicles is NOT supported under the FAME II scheme?

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A. Electric buses

B. Electric cars

C. Electric two-wheelers

D. Petrol cars

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify vehicle types supported by FAME II

   FAME II supports electric vehicles like buses, two-wheelers, and cars.

2. Step 2: Find the vehicle type not supported

   Petrol cars are not electric and thus not eligible for FAME II incentives.

3. Final Answer:

   Petrol cars -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   FAME II excludes petrol vehicles [OK]

Hint: Only electric vehicles get FAME II benefits [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming petrol cars get incentives
• Confusing electric two-wheelers with petrol ones
• Thinking all vehicles qualify

3. Consider this statement: "Under FAME II, subsidies are provided for electric vehicles based on their battery capacity." Which of the following is TRUE?

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A. Only vehicles with battery capacity below 10 kWh get subsidies

B. Subsidies are the same regardless of battery size

C. Higher battery capacity vehicles get higher subsidies

D. Battery capacity does not affect subsidy amount

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand subsidy criteria in FAME II

   FAME II provides subsidies based on battery capacity; bigger batteries usually mean higher subsidies.

2. Step 2: Evaluate the options

   Higher battery capacity vehicles get higher subsidies correctly states that higher battery capacity vehicles receive more subsidy.

3. Final Answer:

   Higher battery capacity vehicles get higher subsidies -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Battery size affects subsidy amount [OK]

Hint: More battery = more subsidy under FAME II [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming all EVs get equal subsidy
• Thinking only small batteries qualify
• Ignoring battery capacity in subsidy

4. A buyer claims they received a subsidy under FAME II for their petrol car purchase. What is the likely error in this claim?

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A. FAME II subsidies are only for electric vehicles, not petrol cars

B. Petrol cars get subsidies only if they are hybrid

C. Subsidies are given only for commercial vehicles

D. Subsidies apply only to imported vehicles

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall FAME II eligibility criteria

   FAME II provides subsidies exclusively for electric vehicles, not petrol cars.

2. Step 2: Identify the error in the claim

   The buyer's claim is incorrect because petrol cars do not qualify for FAME II subsidies.

3. Final Answer:

   FAME II subsidies are only for electric vehicles, not petrol cars -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Petrol cars not eligible for FAME II [OK]

Hint: Only EVs get FAME II subsidies, not petrol cars [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing hybrid with petrol cars
• Thinking subsidies apply to all vehicles
• Believing subsidies are for imports only

5. If a city wants to increase electric vehicle adoption using FAME II incentives, which combined approach would be MOST effective?

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A. Provide subsidies for electric two-wheelers and build more charging stations

B. Increase taxes on petrol vehicles and reduce subsidies for EVs

C. Only promote electric buses without supporting charging infrastructure

D. Focus solely on electric cars without public awareness campaigns

Solution

1. Step 1: Analyze effective strategies under FAME II

   FAME II supports subsidies and charging infrastructure to encourage EV use.

2. Step 2: Evaluate combined approaches

   Providing subsidies for popular EV types like two-wheelers plus building charging stations helps adoption most.

3. Final Answer:

   Provide subsidies for electric two-wheelers and build more charging stations -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Subsidies + infrastructure = better EV adoption [OK]

Hint: Combine subsidies and charging stations for best EV growth [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Ignoring charging infrastructure importance
• Reducing subsidies while taxing petrol vehicles
• Focusing only on one EV type