Question

    The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) requires Members

    of Parliament (MPs) to adopt villages for development. Which of the following best describes the methodology of selecting villages under this scheme?
    A MPs must choose the village with the highest population in their constituency. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B MPs are free to choose any village, but preference is given to villages with significant Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe populations. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C MPs can only select villages that are not connected to urban areas by road. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D MPs must select a village based on its current agricultural output. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Villages are pre-selected by the Ministry of Rural Development. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    MPs have the flexibility to choose any village under SAGY, but preference is given to villages with a higher concentration of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to promote inclusive development.

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