Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana - GS question based on India Year Book

1)   Which of the following statement / s is / are correct with regards to Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana?

1) A Lok Sabha MP has to choose a Gram Panchyat, which does not belong to his/her constituency.

2) A Rajya Sabha MP has to choose a Gram Panchayat from the state, other than from which he/she is elected.

3) Nominated MPs may choose Gram Panchayat from the rural area of any district in the country.

4) Primarily, the goal is to develop five Adarsh Grams by March 2019, of which one would be achieved by 2016.


a. Only 3
b. Only 1, 2 and 3
c. Only 3 and 4
d. All of the Above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 3 and 4

Explanation:
A Lok Sabha MP has to choose a Gram Panchyat, which belongs to his/her constituency. A Rajya Sabha MP has to choose a Gram Panchayat from the state from which he/she is elected. Primarily, the goal is to develop 3 Adarsh Grams by March 2019, of which one would be achieved by 2016. Pm has adopted Jayapur village from Varanasi. Sachin Tendulkar adopted Puttamraju vari Kandriga (P.R.Kandriga), a village near Gudur in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. Sachin is nominated to the Rajya Sabha.


2)   In Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, a MP takes up a village for development. In this scheme, what award categories have been decided?

1) Best Adarsh Grams.
2) Best District Collectors
3) Best MPs
4) Best Practices


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

ANSWER: Only 1, 2 and 4

Explanation:
The four award categories are – Best Adarsh Grams, Best District Collectors, Best Practices, and Best Charge Officers.