Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

In Which of the following years 'Swavlamban Scheme was launched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 2010 AD

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2010 AD”.
The 'Swavlamban Scheme' was launched in the year (a) 2010 AD.

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