Adarsh Smarak Scheme - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following monuments are included in the list of 25 monuments selected under Adarsh Smarak Scheme?

1) Rang Ghar, Assam
2) Daultabad Fort, Maharashtra
3) Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
4) Aga Khan Palace, Maharashtra


a. 1, 2, 4
b. 2, 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 2, 3

Explanation:
The list of monuments are as follows -

S.NO.NAME OF MONUMENTSTATE
1.Rang Ghar, SibsagarAssam
2.Vaishali- KolhuaBihar
3.Humayun’s TombDelhi
4.Qutb ComplexDelhi
5.Red FortDelhi
6.Rani-ki-Vav, PatanGujarat
7.Rock-cut Temples, MasroorHimachalPradesh
8.LehPalaceJammu & Kashmir
9.Martand TempleJammu & Kashmir
10.Hampi, BellaryKarnataka
11.Pattadakal Group of MonumentsKarnataka
12.Elephanta Caves, MumbaiMaharashtra
13.Daultabad FortMaharashtra
14.ManduMadhya Pradesh
15.KhajurahoMadhya Pradesh
16.Konark TempleOdisha
17.Kumbhalgarh Fort, KelwadaRajasthan
18.Shore Temple MahabalipuramTamil Nadu
19.Brihadeshwar Temple, ThanjavurTamil Nadu
20.Taj Mahal, AgraUttar Pradesh
21.Group of Monuments at Fatehpur Sikri, AgraUttar Pradesh
22.SravastiUttar Pradesh
23.Sarnath, VaranasiUttar Pradesh
24.Jageshwar Group of TemplesUttarakhand
25.Hazardwari Palace, MurshidabadWest Bengal


2)   Which of the following is/are true about Adarsh Smarak Scheme?

1) In Adarsh Smarak Scheme, 25 monuments have been selected for up-gradation of tourist related amenities.
2) Brihadeshwar Temple, Thanjavur is not among the 25.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
The Archaeological Survey of India has identified 25 monuments for Adarsh Smarak Scheme for upgradation of tourist related amenities. These monuments would be provided necessary tourist facilities including wi-fi, security, signages, encroachment free area, interpretation centres showing short films about the importance of monuments and signboards of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mentioning the slogan ‘Swachh Smarak: Swachh Bharat’. The salient features of the scheme are as under:

  • To make monument visitor friendly.
  • To upgrade/provide wash rooms, drinking water, signages, cafeteria and wi-fi facility
  • To provide Interpretation and audio-video centres
  • To streamline waste water and garbage disposal and rain water harvesting system
  • To make monument accessible to differently abled
  • To implement Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.