Infrastructure & Digital — Set 4

Correct Answer: C. 2017

The correct answer is 2017. Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-1 was approved by the Union Cabinet in October 2017 with an outlay of Rs 5.35 lakh crore. It covers 34,800 km of road projects. This is the biggest outlay ever for a government road programme in India and includes economic corridors, inter-corridors, ring roads, and coastal and border roads.

Correct Answer: C. 7,500 km

The correct answer is 7,500 km. India has a 7,500 km coastline, and Sagarmala leverages this maritime potential for economic growth. The project includes over 800 initiatives covering port modernisation, rail, road, and waterway connectivity. It also focuses on developing coastal economic zones and improving livelihood of coastal communities.

Correct Answer: C. Rs 2,500

The correct answer is Rs 2,500. Under UDAN, half the seats on selected routes are capped at Rs 2,500 per hour of flying time. Airlines receive Viability Gap Funding (VGF) from the central and state governments to make these routes commercially viable. The scheme has connected over 70 unserved and underserved airports since its launch.

Correct Answer: B. Consolidation and upgradation of existing rural roads

The correct answer is consolidation and upgradation of existing rural roads. PMGSY Phase-3, launched in 2019, focuses on upgrading and consolidating 1.25 lakh km of existing rural roads. It aims to provide all-weather connectivity to improve rural agricultural supply chains. The phase emphasises quality construction and use of green technologies for rural roads.

Correct Answer: B. Both government-issued and self-uploaded documents

The correct answer is both government-issued and self-uploaded documents. DigiLocker provides two types of storage: issued documents (from government agencies) and self-uploaded documents. Issued documents from agencies like CBSE, transport departments, and universities are considered authentic originals. The platform has over 6 crore registered users and hosts billions of documents.

Correct Answer: A. National e-Governance Plan

The correct answer is National e-Governance Plan. CSCs were established as part of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) formulated in 2006. They serve as the primary delivery channel for government-to-citizen services in rural India. CSCs offer over 300 services including government forms, banking, insurance, telecom, and educational services.

Correct Answer: A. 21

The correct answer is 21. e-NAM was launched in April 2016 starting with 21 mandis across 8 states. It has since expanded to over 1,000 APMC mandis across 22 states and 2 UTs. The platform enables farmers to sell their produce through online bidding, ensuring transparency and better price realisation.

Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

The correct answer is Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. UMANG was developed by NIC and MeitY and launched in November 2017. It provides a single platform for accessing over 1,200 central and state government services. The app uses multilingual support, enabling citizens to access services in their preferred regional language.

Correct Answer: B. July 26, 2014

The correct answer is July 26, 2014. MyGov was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 26, 2014, exactly two months after the new government took office. It was launched as a platform for participative governance and citizen engagement. The platform has millions of registered users participating in polls, discussions, and creative competitions.

Correct Answer: C. 12

The correct answer is 12 digits. Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by UIDAI to residents of India. It captures biometric data including all 10 fingerprints, iris scans, and a photograph. Over 140 crore Aadhaar numbers have been issued, making it the world's largest biometric identity database.