RAS question
How many smart cities were selected in Rajasthan?
Correct answer: (D) 4.
Rajasthan had four cities selected for development as Smart Cities: Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer.
Explanation
According to the Rajasthan Economic Review 2024-25, four cities in the state were selected for development under the Smart City Mission: Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer. Therefore, the correct answer is 4, or option D. The mission aims to provide core infrastructure, improve quality of life, create a clean and sustainable environment, and use smart solutions for urban development. The Review also records its financial progress: by December 2024, Rs. 3,740.30 crore had been spent against a provision of Rs. 3,820 crore. For RAS, remember the count together with the four city names.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) 8 is too high because Rajasthan's selected Smart Cities are Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer—four cities in total.
- (B) 2 is too low because the source includes Kota and Ajmer in addition to Jaipur and Udaipur.
- (C) 6 is incorrect because the selected cities are Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer—a total of four, not six.
Concept
This question concerns Rajasthan's economy and urban infrastructure, focusing on how the national Smart City Mission was implemented in the state. Such facts recur in RAS because they require the number and names of the selected cities to be connected with the mission's expenditure progress.