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    Question

    Consider the following statements and choose the option with correct statements.

    I- The Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY), which is now being implemented under Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY).

    II- It is being implemented under 'Adarsh Gram' component.

    III- In order to cater to more SC population, the selection criteria for villages has been recently revised in 2022-23 from 'more than 50%' SC population to 'more than 40%'.

    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I, II, & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY), which is now being implemented as 'Adarsh Gram' component of the Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), has been designed with an area-based approach, wherein villages having high density of Scheduled Castes (SCs) populations are taken up for holistic development. In order to cater to more SC population, the selection criteria for villages has been recently revised in 2022-23 from 'more than 50%' SC population to 'more than 40%'.

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