Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

Which one among the following is not a programme under RIDF?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Rural Industries

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rural Industries”.
A RIDF (Rural Infrastructure Development Fund) includes rural water supply, rural roads and rural electrification whereas rural industry is not involved in it.

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