Which of the following state governments has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to develop 11 airports and airstrips to boost regional connectivity recently?
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Link this with the UDAN scheme, as most state-MoUs for airport development are connected to boosting regional connectivity under UDAN. Gujarat signed for 11 airports, making it a key state in this initiative.
- Kerala
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
The Correct Option is B
Approach Solution - 1
Step 1: Context of the MoU.
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has been working on the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme to enhance regional air connectivity by developing small airports and airstrips.
Step 2: Specific MoU signed.
As part of this initiative, the Gujarat State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to develop and modernize 11 airports and airstrips in the state.
Step 3: Elimination of options.
- (a) Kerala → Not the state that signed this MoU.
- (b) Gujarat → Correct, signed for 11 airports/airstrips.
- (c) Rajasthan → Signed MoUs under UDAN but not for 11 airports in this case.
- (d) Madhya Pradesh → Has regional air development plans but not this MoU. \[ \Rightarrow \boxed{\text{Gujarat is the correct state that signed the MoU.}} \]
Approach Solution -2
Considering which state governments have been active partners under the UDAN regional-connectivity scheme helps identify the right match.
- Option 1 (Kerala): Kerala has pursued its own aviation development plans, but it was not the state named in this particular 11-airport MoU.
- Option 2 (Gujarat): The Gujarat state government entered into this MoU with the Ministry of Civil Aviation specifically to develop and modernise 11 airports and airstrips within the state.
- Option 3 (Rajasthan): Rajasthan has signed separate UDAN-related agreements, but not this specific 11-airport arrangement.
- Option 4 (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh has its own regional aviation initiatives, distinct from this MoU.
The specific 11-airport development plan traces back to Gujarat, confirming option 2.
Hence, the correct answer is Gujarat.
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