SPMRM - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission?

1.The SPMRM was announced during 2014-2015 budget with corpus of Rs 5142 crore.
2. The Critical Gap Funding (CGF) addresses the gaps in funding the mission.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission?

1.The mission aims to create 300 such Rurban growth clusters over the next 3 years, across the country.
2. This is the continuation of the concept of Smart Cities, this is Smart villages concept


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
The State Governments would identify the clusters in accordance with the Framework for Implementation prepared by the Ministry of Rural Development. The clusters will be geographically contiguous Gram Panchayats with a population of about 25000 to 50000 in plain and coastal areas and a population of 5000 to 15000 in desert, hilly or tribal areas. There would be a separate approach for selection of clusters in Tribal and Non-Tribal Districts.