Question

Match the LIST–I with LIST–II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A–III, B–IV, C–I, D–II
• B. A–I, B–III, C–II, D–IV
• C. A–IV, B–II, C–I, D–III
• D. A–II, B–I, C–IV, D–III

Hint:

Government schemes are best matched by remembering their core objectives—finance, housing, education, or technology.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Smart City → IoT.
The Smart City Mission focuses on using technology such as Internet of Things (IoT) to improve urban infrastructure, governance, and quality of life. Hence, A is correctly matched with III.

Step 2: P.M. Jan Dhan Yojana → Bank account opening.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana aims to promote financial inclusion by ensuring access to banking services, especially bank account opening for all citizens. Therefore, B matches with IV.

Step 3: PMAY → Affordable housing.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a flagship housing scheme aimed at providing affordable housing to all by the year 2022. Thus, C is correctly matched with I.

Step 4: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan → Primary education.
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is a major initiative to universalize elementary education and improve access to primary schooling across India. Hence, D corresponds to II.

Step 5: Conclusion.
The correct matching is A–III, B–IV, C–I, D–II, which corresponds to option (A).