Q. Name the scheme launched on 21st Jan’2015 by Union Government to preserve and rejuvenate the rich cultural heritage of the country?- Published on 22 Jan 15a. Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation
b. Heritage City Development and Rejuvenation
c. Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Heritage City Development
d. Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana
ANSWER: Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana
In the initial phase, 12 heritage cities have been identified which will be rejuvenated and developed under Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY). The 12 cities are: Amritsar, Varanasi, Gaya, Puri, Ajmer, Mathura, Dwarka, Badami, Velankanni, Kanchipuram, Warangal and Amaravati.