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Which of the following improvements is part of the PMGSY scheme?

ABuilding new schools in rural areas

BProviding pucca (permanent) roads in place of kutcha (temporary) roads

CInstalling solar power plants in rural areas

DEstablishing irrigation facilities in villages

Answer:

B. Providing pucca (permanent) roads in place of kutcha (temporary) roads

Read Explanation:

Under the PMGSY scheme, narrow and kutcha roads are improved and converted into pucca (permanent) roads with broader and better surfaces for all-weather connectivity.


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