2021 · Q18
Which of the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana are correct ?
- 1It is part of Government of India’s poverty reduction strategy.
- 2It is a centrally sponsored scheme for rural development.
- 3It provides connectivity in rural areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1 and 2 only
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (launched 2000) is a centrally sponsored scheme providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations, and it forms part of the Government of India's poverty-reduction strategy (implemented under Bharat Nirman). All three statements are factually correct, so the code is 1, 2 and 3.