Question

Match List-I with List-II.
{|l|l|} List-I (Programmes/schemes) & List-II (Year of launch)
(A) Jal Jeevan Mission & (I) 2013
(B) Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana -Gramin (PMAY-G) & (II) 2018
(C) Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme & (III) 2019
(D) Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) & (IV) 2016

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Connecting the Jal Jeevan Mission with its launch year of 2019 (A - III) or PMAY-G with 2016 (B - IV) quickly resolves this matching question, as only one option contains these correct matches.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Tracking the launch years of key social welfare and rural development schemes in India is essential for competitive examinations in extension education and social sciences.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us identify the launch years for each scheme:
- (A) Jal Jeevan Mission: This mission aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all households in rural India by 20 It was launched on August 15, 2019. Therefore, (A) matches with (III).
- (B) Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G): This scheme was launched to replace the Indira Awaas Yojana to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to all rural families. It was launched in November 2016. Therefore, (B) matches with (IV).
- (C) Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme: This scheme transfers subsidies and benefits directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries, reducing leakages and delays. It was launched on January 1, 2013. Therefore, (C) matches with (I).
- (D) Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA): This scheme focuses on strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was launched in 2018. Therefore, (D) matches with (II).
Combining these gives: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct match combination is given by option (C).