The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) aims to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections. What was the target number of houses to be built?
A1 crore
B2 crore
C50 lakh
D3 crore
Correct Answer: B. 2 crore
Explanation:
PM Awas Yojana (Urban) targets to provide 2 crore affordable houses to eligible beneficiaries by 2024.
The Swachh Bharat Mission has two components: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Gramin) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. What is the primary focus of the rural component?
AConstruction of community centers
BElimination of open defecation and solid waste management
CDevelopment of smart cities
DIndustrial waste treatment
Correct Answer: B. Elimination of open defecation and solid waste management
Explanation:
The rural component of Swachh Bharat focuses on eliminating open defecation through toilet construction and solid waste management.
Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change?
ANational Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
BNational Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency
CNational Mission for Universal Basic Income
DNational Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
Correct Answer: C. National Mission for Universal Basic Income
Explanation:
The National Action Plan on Climate Change has 8 missions including sustainable agriculture, energy efficiency, and Himalayan ecosystem. Universal Basic Income is not part of this plan.
