The question asks about the primary purpose of the 'UDAY' scheme launched by the Government of India. To answer this, one needs to recall the key objectives of this specific government initiative related to the power sector.
Correct Option: D) Proving for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies.
UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) was launched with the primary objective of providing a permanent solution to the financial mess of the power distribution companies (DISCOMs) in India. The scheme aimed to improve the operational and financial efficiency of these state-owned entities, thereby ensuring a sustainable and viable power sector.
The question asks about India's planned infrastructure spending for a specific period (2019-23) to achieve sustainable development. This is a factual question related to government economic policies and targets, often covered in economic surveys or budget documents.
B) 1.4 trillion — India planned to spend approximately US$1.4 trillion on infrastructure during the 2019-2023 period. This was a key target announced by the government to drive economic growth and sustainable development.
The question asks about the features and nature of 'DigiLocker'. We need to evaluate each statement based on our knowledge of this government initiative.
Correct Option: C) Both 1 and 2
The question asks about the primary objective of 'SWAYAM', an initiative by the Government of India. To answer this, one needs to recall the core purpose of the SWAYAM platform.
D) Providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free
SWAYAM is indeed a program initiated by the Government of India, designed to provide high-quality education to anyone, anywhere, at any time, and for free. It hosts courses from Class 9 to post-graduation, covering various disciplines, and aims to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.
The question asks to identify the option that is NOT an issue related to infrastructure development. We need to analyze each option to determine if it represents a challenge or characteristic associated with infrastructure projects.
Comparing the options, "Poor quality of human capital" stands out as a broader societal/economic issue that affects many sectors, rather than being an inherent issue or characteristic specific to the nature or challenges of infrastructure development itself. The other options directly describe challenges or characteristics intrinsic to planning, funding, or managing infrastructure projects.
Correct Option: A) Only b
The question asks to identify the WRONG statement about the Smart Cities Mission. We need to evaluate each statement based on the objectives and components of the Smart Cities Mission launched by the Government of India.
D) None of the above. All the given statements (a, b, c, and d) are correct descriptions of the Smart Cities Mission. Since the question asks to identify the WRONG statement, and all statements are correct, "None of the above" is the correct answer.