1.What is the primary objective of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)?
a. Rural electrification
b. Promoting tourism
c. Infrastructure development in urban areas
d. Agricultural modernization
Answer: c. Infrastructure development in urban areas
2.Under AMRUT, which ministry is responsible for the implementation of the mission?
a. Ministry of Rural Development
b. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
c. Ministry of Finance
d. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: b. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3.What is the focus of AMRUT in terms of urban infrastructure development?
a. Only water supply and sanitation
b. Only transportation
c. Comprehensive development including water supply, sewerage, and urban transport
d. Only affordable housing
Answer: c. Comprehensive development including water supply, sewerage, and urban transport
4.Under AMRUT, which level of government is responsible for project implementation and management?
a. Central government
b. State government
c. Local urban bodies
d. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Answer: c. Local urban bodies
5.What is the minimum population criterion for a city to be eligible for inclusion in the AMRUT mission?
a. 10,000
b. 50,000
c. 1,00,000
d. 5,00,000
Answer: b. 50,000
6.Which of the following sectors is NOT covered under AMRUT for infrastructure development?
a. Water Supply
b. Sewerage and Septage Management
c. Urban Transport
d. Agriculture
Answer: d. Agriculture
7.What is the primary focus of AMRUT in the water supply sector?
a. Groundwater extraction
b. Rainwater harvesting
c. Ensuring 24×7 water supply
d. Desalination projects
Answer: c. Ensuring 24×7 water supply
8.Under AMRUT, what does the term “sewerage and septage management” encompass?
a. Construction of flyovers
b. Treatment and disposal of sewage and septage
c. Development of urban parks
d. Telecommunication infrastructure
Answer: b. Treatment and disposal of sewage and septage
9.Which component of AMRUT focuses on promoting non-motorized transport and public transport facilities?
a. Water Supply
b. Urban Transport
c. Sewerage and Septage Management
d. Affordable Housing
Answer: b. Urban Transport
10.Under AMRUT, what is the primary focus of the Affordable Housing component?
a. Building luxurious housing complexes
b. Constructing commercial buildings
c. Providing affordable housing to the urban poor
d. Developing shopping malls
Answer: c. Providing affordable housing to the urban poor
11.What is the significance of the “Capacity Building” component in AMRUT?
a. Developing physical infrastructure only
b. Strengthening the skills and capacities of urban local bodies
c. Focusing on rural development
d. Establishing industrial zones
Answer: b. Strengthening the skills and capacities of urban local bodies
12.What role do State Level High-Powered Steering Committees (HPSCs) play in AMRUT?
a. They implement projects at the city level
b. They plan and appraise projects
c. They fund the entire mission
d. They are not involved in AMRUT
Answer: b. They plan and appraise projects
13.What is the funding pattern for AMRUT between the central and state governments?
a. 50:50
b. 60:40
c. 75:25
d. 90:10
Answer: c. 75:25
14.How does AMRUT contribute to the concept of “Smart Cities” in urban development?
a. By focusing only on technology-driven projects
b. By integrating technology and data to improve quality of life
c. By promoting traditional methods of urban planning
d. By excluding the use of technology in infrastructure development
Answer: b. By integrating technology and data to improve quality of life
15.What is the role of the State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) in AMRUT?
a. It provides financial assistance to individuals
b. It is a tool for planning and implementing projects under AMRUT
c. It regulates the construction of industrial complexes
d. It focuses on rural development projects
Answer: b. It is a tool for planning and implementing projects under AMRUT
16.What does the acronym “AMRUT” stand for?
a. Atal Mission for Rural and Urban Transformation
b. Atal Mission for Rebuilding Urban Towns
c. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
d. Advanced Mission for Rural and Urban Technologies
Answer: c. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
17.Which of the following is not a key focus area under the AMRUT mission?
a. Urban Transport
b. Education
c. Sewerage and Septage Management
d. Water Supply
Answer: b. Education
18.Under AMRUT, what is the purpose of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model?
a. To privatize government-owned assets
b. To involve the private sector in the development and maintenance of urban infrastructure
c. To promote political involvement in urban projects
d. To reduce the role of local bodies in infrastructure development
Answer: b. To involve the private sector in the development and maintenance of urban infrastructure
19.Which of the following is a component under AMRUT for capacity building at the city level?
a. Skill Development
b. Public Awareness Campaigns
c. Green Building Construction
d. Traffic Management
Answer: a. Skill Development
20.What is the role of the Ministry of Urban Development in the implementation of AMRUT?
a. Direct execution of projects in urban areas
b. Policy formulation and providing financial assistance to states and urban local bodies
c. Rural development initiatives
d. Regulation of industrial activities in urban zones
Answer: b. Policy formulation and providing financial assistance to states and urban local bodies