Annapurti (Grain ATM) MCQs in English | Current Affairs 2025

Dileep Lodhi Updated October 1, 2025 1 min read Education

Practice important MCQs on Annapurti (Grain ATM) in Hindi & English for UPSC, SSC, State PSC, and other competitive exams. Covers purpose, inauguration date, features, SDG linkage, and authentication methods of Annapurti.

Q1. What is the main purpose of Annapurti (Grain ATM)?

A To replace banks in rural areas

B To promote digital payments

C To provide 24x7 automated grain distribution under PDS

D To monitor farmers’ income

Q2. When and where was the first Annapurti machine inaugurated?

A 21 September 2024, New Delhi

B 02 October 2024, Bhubaneswar

C 9 August 2024, Bhubaneswar

D 10 August 2025, Indore

Q3. What is the maximum quantity of grain an Annapurti machine can dispense at once?

A 40 Kg

B 50 Kg

C 60 Kg

D 55 Kg

Q4. Who inaugurated the first Annapurti machine in Gujarat?

A Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

B UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp

C Prime Minister Narendra Modi

D Union Minister of State Nimuben Bambhania

Q5. Annapurti is closely aligned with which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)?

A SDG 4 – Quality Education

B SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being

C SDG 1 – No Poverty

D SDG 2 – Zero Hunger

Q6. Which authentication methods can beneficiaries use to withdraw grains from Annapurti?

A Mobile OTP only

B Aadhaar-linked biometric or ration card

C Debit Card only

D Bank Account Passbook