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The first Regional Workshop on 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' under the Ministry of Cooperation's reform drive was held in April 2026 at:
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Correct answer: D — Jaipur
The first Regional Workshop on 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' was held at Jaipur, Rajasthan on 24 April 2026.
Which ministry administers the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, whose eligibility was expanded to final-year students in April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded PMIS eligibility, in consultation with the Department of Higher Education.
Under the April 2026 change to the PM Internship Scheme, final-year students applying must submit:
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Correct answer: A — A No Objection Certificate from their institution
Students must submit a No Objection Certificate from their institution confirming the internship will not interfere with academic requirements.
Which body administers the Atal Pension Yojana, which crossed 9 crore gross enrolments in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — PFRDA
APY is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
Under the Atal Pension Yojana, the guaranteed monthly pension after the age of 60 ranges from:
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,000 to ₹5,000
APY guarantees a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after the subscriber turns 60.
Consider the following statements about the Atal Pension Yojana: 1. It was launched on 9 May 2015 and is open to Indian citizens aged 18 to 40 years. 2. After the death of both the subscriber and the spouse, the corpus accumulated till age 60 is returned to the nominee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: APY was launched on 9 May 2015 for citizens aged 18–40, and the corpus goes to the nominee after the death of both subscriber and spouse.
The Vibrant Villages Programme, reviewed at an MSDE workshop in April 2026, is a flagship initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Home Affairs
The Vibrant Villages Programme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Consider the following statements about the Vibrant Villages Programme as described by MSDE in April 2026: 1. It aims to develop 662 villages as 'first villages' across Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Ladakh. 2. Assessment and certification of skilling under it is done through the Skill India Digital Hub. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the programme covers 662 villages in those five states/UTs, and MSDE facilitates assessment and certification through the Skill India Digital Hub.
Where did Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma roll out a multi-scheme agricultural support package on 20 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Tura
The package was rolled out at an input distribution programme in Tura.
Meghalaya's Ginger Mission, which is being expanded to over 15,000 more farmers, was launched in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2022
The Ginger Mission was launched in 2022; the state has invested over ₹62 crore benefiting more than 19,000 farmers.
In the PM VIKAS scheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, what does 'VIKAS' stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Virasat Ka Samvardhan
PM VIKAS stands for Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan.
How many minority youth from Bihar will IIT Patna train under the PM VIKAS MoU announced in April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 600
IIT Patna will train 600 minority youth from Bihar in roles such as AI Technocrat and Business Analytics Executive.
How many PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries had the MSME Ministry trained in AI tools, as reported in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 2,543
The ministry reported training 2,543 PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries in AI tools.
Which state had the largest number of participants in the MSME Ministry's AI training for PM Vishwakarma artisans?
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Correct answer: C — Telangana
Telangana led with 387 participants, followed by Maharashtra (295) and Gujarat (262).
In April 2026 the Union Cabinet extended PMGSY-III up to which month and year for roads in plain areas?
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Correct answer: D — March 2028
PMGSY-III was continued beyond March 2025 up to March 2028; only bridges in hilly areas get till March 2029.
Consider the following statements about the April 2026 decision on PMGSY-III: 1. The outlay of the scheme was revised upward from ₹80,250 crore to ₹83,977 crore. 2. The deadline for completing bridges in hilly areas was set at March 2029. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Cabinet decision of 18 April 2026.
Under PMGSY-III, Through Routes and Major Rural Links are consolidated to connect habitations to which of the following? 1. Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) 2. Higher secondary schools 3. Hospitals 4. Railway stations Select the correct answer:
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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3 only
The Cabinet release lists GrAMs, higher secondary schools and hospitals; railway stations are not mentioned.
What is the total corpus of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 notified on 13 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹10,000 crore
The scheme has a total corpus of ₹10,000 crore.
Consider the following statements about Startup India FoF 2.0: 1. It builds on the Fund of Funds for Startups launched in 2016 under the Startup India Action Plan. 2. SIDBI will operationalise the scheme as the Implementation Agency from the date of notification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The commitments under Startup India FoF 2.0 to eligible Alternative Investment Funds are spread across which Finance Commission cycles?
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Correct answer: B — 16th and 17th
The corpus is for commitments to eligible AIFs spread across the 16th and 17th Finance Commission cycles.
How many new applications were approved under Round III of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, as announced on 10 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 52
52 new applications were approved under Round III.
Among the 52 applications approved under Round III of the textiles PLI scheme, which segment had the most approvals?
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Correct answer: D — MMF fabrics
MMF fabrics had 19 approvals, technical textiles 18, multiple segments 10 and MMF apparel 5.
Murugummi, Marella and Thangella villages, highlighted in April 2026 for community-led rainwater conservation, are in which district?
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Correct answer: A — Prakasam
The Jal Shakti Ministry said the three villages are in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.
What recognition did Murugummi village receive at the 6th National Water Awards, 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Second-Best Village Panchayat award
The ministry said Murugummi was conferred the Second-Best Village Panchayat Award at the 6th National Water Awards, 2024.
On which date was the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana launched?
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Correct answer: A — 8 April 2015
The Finance Ministry says PMMY was launched by the Prime Minister on 8 April 2015; it completed 11 years on 8 April 2026.
Under PM Mudra Yojana, collateral-free institutional credit is available up to what amount for non-corporate, non-farm income-generating activities?
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Correct answer: C — ₹20 lakh
The Finance Ministry says PMMY offers collateral-free loans of up to ₹20 lakh for non-corporate and non-farm income-generating activities.
Consider the following statements about PM Mudra Yojana as of April 2026: 1. Two-thirds of the loans have been sanctioned to women entrepreneurs. 2. More than 57.79 crore loans have been sanctioned, with ₹40.07 lakh crore disbursed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as stated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on PMMY's 11th anniversary.
In which year was the Jiyo Parsi scheme launched?
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Correct answer: B — 2013-14
The Ministry of Minority Affairs said the scheme was launched in 2013-14.
Consider the following statements about the Jiyo Parsi scheme: 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at arresting the decline in the Parsi population. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the registration drive and scheme are run by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Under Andhra Pradesh's free power scheme for weavers starting 1 April 2026, how many units per month are free for handloom weaver households?
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Correct answer: B — 200 units
Handloom weaver households get up to 200 units and powerloom units up to 500 units of free power per month.
Consider the following statements about Andhra Pradesh's free power scheme for weavers: 1. Powerloom units get up to 500 units of free electricity per month. 2. The estimated annual cost of the scheme is about ₹150 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Powerlooms get up to 500 units a month free, and the scheme's estimated annual cost is about ₹150 crore.
Who is the Andhra Pradesh minister for Handlooms & Textiles who announced the free power scheme for weavers in March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — S. Savitha
Handlooms & Textiles Minister S. Savitha announced the rollout of the scheme.
Under which Rajasthan scheme are children aged 3–6 years given hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres?
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Correct answer: B — Amrit Aahar Yojana
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said children aged three to six get hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit Aahar Yojana.
Consider the following about Rajasthan's Anganwadi announcements of 30 March 2026: 1. About 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers received ₹1,000 each through DBT for uniforms. 2. Their honorarium was increased by 10% with effect from 1 April 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The CM transferred ₹1,000 each to about 1.22 lakh workers and helpers for two uniforms and announced a 10% honorarium hike effective 1 April 2026.
Under Punjab's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana approved on 29 March 2026, how much will Scheduled Caste women receive per month?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,500
Women will get ₹1,000 a month, while women from the Scheduled Castes will get ₹1,500 a month.
The 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana' for monthly cash assistance to women belongs to which state?
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Correct answer: D — Punjab
The scheme was approved by the Punjab Cabinet chaired by CM Bhagwant Mann on 29 March 2026.
Consider the following statements about Punjab's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: 1. Women aged 18 or above who are registered voters in Punjab with valid Aadhaar and voter ID are eligible. 2. The scheme was first announced in the Punjab Budget on International Women's Day, 8 March 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Eligibility: women 18+, registered Punjab voters with valid Aadhaar and voter ID. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced the scheme in the budget on 8 March 2026, International Women's Day.
The Van Dhan Conclave at Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 was organised by which body?
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Correct answer: D — TRIFED
The conclave was organised by TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
What was the theme of the Van Dhan Conclave held on 29 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal India
The Van Dhan Conclave was themed 'Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal India'.
'Tholi Mudda', launched on 28 March 2026, is a breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children of which state?
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Correct answer: D — Telangana
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy launched the Tholi Mudda breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children in Hyderabad.
Consider the following about Telangana's 'Tholi Mudda' launch (28 March 2026): 1. Ready-to-cook items such as upma and khichdi mix will be provided to Anganwadi children. 2. Mobile phones were distributed to Anganwadi teachers at the same event. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The scheme provides ready-to-cook upma and khichdi mix, and the CM also flagged off distribution of mobile phones to Anganwadi teachers.
As of 31 December 2025, PLI schemes had generated investment of over:
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Correct answer: A — ₹2.16 lakh crore
PLI schemes attracted investment of over ₹2.16 lakh crore; ₹20.41 lakh crore is incremental production and sales.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes are being implemented across how many key sectors?
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Correct answer: C — 14
PLI schemes are implemented across 14 key sectors. Make in India 2.0 covers 27 sectors.
Which state became the twelfth to sign a reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 27 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Meghalaya
Meghalaya became the twelfth state to sign the reform-linked MoU under JJM 2.0.
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on:
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Correct answer: C — 10 March 2026
JJM 2.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 10 March 2026.
The 'Veer Udyami Yojana 2026', approved in March 2026 for ex-servicemen and former Agniveers, is a scheme of which state?
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Correct answer: D — Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand Cabinet chaired by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami approved the Uttarakhand Veer Udyami Yojana 2026 on 25 March 2026.
Consider the following about Uttarakhand's Veer Udyami Yojana 2026: 1. It is a supplementary scheme to the Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana. 2. 10% of its target is reserved for ex-servicemen and former Agniveers. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: the scheme supplements the Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana and reserves 10% of its target.
Which two states signed reform-linked MoUs with the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 24 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Andhra Pradesh (in the presence of CM N. Chandrababu Naidu) and Odisha (CM Mohan Charan Majhi, virtually) signed the MoUs.
The reform-linked MoUs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 are signed with the Centre through which department?
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Correct answer: B — Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
The MoUs were signed at the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, by its Joint Secretary (Water).
The Navayug Palika Yojana approved by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet in March 2026 covers urban local bodies at how many district headquarters?
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Correct answer: B — 58
The ₹2,916-crore, fully state-funded scheme covers urban bodies at 58 district headquarters.
Consider the following about Uttar Pradesh's wheat procurement for rabi marketing season 2026-27: 1. The procurement target was raised to 5 million metric tonnes from an earlier 3 million. 2. Procurement runs from 1 April to 30 June 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: procurement runs from 30 March to 15 June 2026.
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, whose operational guidelines were released on 22 March 2026, has been extended till:
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Correct answer: A — December 2028
The Cabinet approved extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028, with focus on sustainability and service delivery.
Jal Mahotsav 2026 was a 15-day campaign held between which two days?
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Correct answer: D — International Women's Day and World Water Day
Jal Mahotsav 2026 ran from 8 March (International Women's Day) to 22 March (World Water Day).
Consider the following about the release of JJM 2.0 guidelines on 22 March 2026: 1. The guidelines were released by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. 2. The 5th Sujal Gram Samvad held alongside involved communities from 5 villages of 5 states. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The guidelines were released by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, so statement 1 is wrong; the 5th Sujal Gram Samvad involved 5 villages of 5 states.
'Bindu', launched by the Odisha CM on World Water Day 2026, is:
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Correct answer: C — An AI-powered citizen feedback chatbot
'Bindu' is an AI-powered citizen feedback chatbot, launched as a pilot at the state's World Water Day event.
What was the total value of the 141 water resources projects unveiled by the Odisha CM on 22 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,612 crore
The 141 projects were worth ₹2,612 crore: 17 new projects of ₹2,292 crore and 124 completed projects of about ₹320 crore.
Consider the following about Odisha's World Water Day event of 22 March 2026: 1. Foundation stones were laid for 17 projects worth ₹2,292 crore. 2. The state's Water Resources Department signed an MoU with the Central Water Commission. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: 17 projects worth ₹2,292 crore got foundation stones, and an MoU was signed with the Central Water Commission.
On 22 March 2026, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini handed over housing keys to 2,709 beneficiaries in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Gurugram
The keys were handed over at the Viksit Badshahpur Maharally in Kakrola village, Gurugram.
At the Gurugram event of 22 March 2026, the Haryana CM said urban plots would be allotted under which state scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana
He said more than 15,000 plots would be allotted under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana, and over 23,000 houses built under PMAY (Rural).
Which of the following states was NOT among those that signed reform-linked JJM 2.0 MoUs on 20 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Rajasthan
The MoUs were signed with Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa; Rajasthan was not among them.
On which date did the Union Cabinet approve Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0?
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Correct answer: B — 10 March 2026
The Union Cabinet approved JJM 2.0 on 10 March 2026; state MoUs followed on 20 March and guidelines were released on 22 March.
During which programme did Bihar CM Nitish Kumar visit Gaya and Aurangabad on 20 March 2026 to launch development projects?
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Correct answer: B — Samriddhi Yatra
Nitish Kumar visited Gaya and Aurangabad as part of his Samriddhi Yatra.
From which city did Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav launch the third phase of the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan on 19 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Indore
The third phase was launched at a state-level event at the ISKCON temple in Indore on Gudi Padwa.
Works worth about how much are planned under the third phase of Madhya Pradesh's Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan (2026)?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,500 crore
Water conservation and storage works worth about ₹2,500 crore are planned this year under the third phase.
In 2026, Rajasthan observed Rajasthan Diwas on 19 March because the State Government celebrates it on:
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Correct answer: B — Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
The Rajasthan Government has resolved to celebrate Rajasthan Diwas every year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the Hindu New Year, which fell on 19 March in 2026.
Consider the following about Rajasthan's Mukhyamantri Viksit Gram-Ward Abhiyan: 1. It runs from 19 March to 15 May 2026. 2. The first Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas under it were held on 20 March 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the campaign runs from 19 March to 15 May, and the first Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas were held on 20 March.