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Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1Which option correctly gives the population norm for the Gram Panchayat that serves as the basic unit under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana?

A 3,000-5,000 in plain areas and 1,000-3,000 in hilly, tribal or difficult areas

B 1,000-3,000 in plain areas and 3,000-5,000 in hilly, tribal or difficult areas

C 5,000-10,000 in every area without geographical differentiation

D Below 1,000 in plains and above 10,000 in difficult areas

Explanation

The Gram Panchayat is the basic development unit under SAGY. Its indicative population norm is 3,000-5,000 in plain areas and 1,000-3,000 in hilly, tribal or difficult areas. Option A preserves both the numerical ranges and their correct geographical application.

Q2Which combination correctly states the launch date and nodal administrative department of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)?

A 11 October 2014 — Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development

B 2 October 2014 — Department of Panchayati Raj

C 11 October 2015 — Department of Land Resources

D 15 August 2014 — Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Explanation

Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana was launched on 11 October 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Its nodal agency is the Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Rural Development, so option A gets both the date and administrative location right.

Q3Consider the following statements about selection of a Gram Panchayat under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana: 1. A Lok Sabha MP selects a rural Gram Panchayat from the constituency. 2. A nominated MP may select a rural Gram Panchayat from any district in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. A Lok Sabha MP selects a rural Gram Panchayat within the constituency, whereas a nominated MP may select one from any district in India. These are distinct territorial rules, and neither permits selection of the MP's own or spouse's village.

Q4Which statement correctly describes the financing design of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana?

A Each selected Gram Panchayat receives an equal, separately earmarked Central grant.

B Projects are financed through convergence of existing schemes and resources; no separate project fund is provided.

C Only the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme may finance village projects.

D The programme is funded exclusively through compulsory household contributions in the selected village.

Explanation

SAGY is a convergence-based programme. Development works draw on existing Central and State schemes, local-area funds, Gram Panchayat resources, corporate social responsibility and community contribution. It does not create a separate project fund, making option B correct.

Q5Consider the following statements about Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana: 1. The Member of Parliament acts as a catalyst in village development. 2. The District Collector is the nodal officer for implementation. 3. Gram Sabha approval and District Committee approval are important stages of the Village Development Plan. 4. The programme creates a separate project fund administered solely by the District Collector. Which of the above statements are correct?

A 1 and 2 only

B 2, 3 and 4 only

C 1, 3 and 4 only

D 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Statements 1, 2 and 3 correctly describe the institutional process: the MP provides catalytic leadership, the District Collector serves as nodal officer, and approvals by the Gram Sabha and District Committee are key Village Development Plan stages. Statement 4 is false because SAGY is convergence-based and has no separate project fund.

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