Indira Awaas Yojana - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Indira Awaas Yojana?

1. Indira Awaas Yojana was funded by the centre and states in 75:25 proportion in the plains while the cost was shared in 90:10 proportion in hilly or difficult terrains.
2. Under this scheme houses were provided to people below poverty line, SC, ST, physically handicapped or minorities in urban and rural areas.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
- Indira Awaas Yojana provide housing for the rural poor.
- NITI Aayog has approved a proposal to restructure the decades old rural housing scheme Indira Awaas Yojana to provide houses to 2.95 crore people over the next seven years at an estimated cost of Rs 2.5 lakh crore.

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