Swadesh Darshan scheme - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are correctly matched pair/s of state/s and approved circuit/s under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?

1) Uttar Pradesh – Ramayana Circuit
2) Sikkim – North-east Circuit
3) Tamil Nadu – Coastal Circuit

a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

  • Coastal circuit in State of Tamil Nadu envisages development Chennai- Mamamallapuram-Rameshwaram-Manpadu–Kanyakumari with total project cost of approximately Rs.100 Crore has been approved.
  • Sound and Light Show, development of Beach amenities, Construction of Pedestrian Bridge connecting Vivekanand memorial with Tiruvalluvar Statue are major highlights of project.
  • Ramayana Circuit in State of Uttar Pradesh envisages development of two destinations viz. Chitrakoot and Shringverpur. The Project cost for this circuit is approximately Rs.70 Crore for development of Parikrama marg, food Plaza, Laser Show, Foot Over Bridge connecting MP and UP part of Chitrakoot, development of Ghats, Tourist Facilitation Centre and Parking area.
  • Ramayana Circuit in Uttar Pradesh also includes Ayodhya for which the State Tourism Department of Uttar Pradesh is preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR)
  • North East circuit in State of Sikkim with approximate project cost of Rs.95.50 Crore includes development of eco log huts, cultural centre, paragliding centre, craft bazaar, base camp for mountaineering and meditation hall.
2)   Which of the following state/s has/have been selected for approval of projects for development of Heritage Circuit under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand

a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 2
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2, 3

Explanation:

  • The Heritage Circuit in state of Madhya Pradesh, covers Gwalior- Orchha- Khajuraho-Chanderi-Bhimbetka-Mandu with total project cost of approximately Rs. 100.00 Crore.
  • The project envisages world class infrastructural development of the sites which includes developing a Theme Park and Convention centre in Khajuraho, Sound and Light Show in Mandu. Site Illumination, Construction of Tourist Facilitation Centres and parking area are other intervention proposed in the circuit.
  • The Heritage Circuit in Uttarakhand is on developing Tourism Infrastructure in Jageshwar-Devidhura-Katarmal-Baijnath sites with total project cost of approximately Rs.83 Crore.
  • The highlights of project in Uttarakhand are development of Eco Log Huts, Sound and Light Show and Upgradation of Temple Pathways.
3)   Which areas have been proposed under the Krishna Circuit of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?

1) Hastinapur
2) Puri
3) Kurukshetra

a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2, 3

Explanation:

  • Under Krishna circuit, 12 destinations spread across 5 states have been proposed.
  • The destinations covered are: Dwarka (Gujarat); Nathdwara, Jaipur & Sikar (Rajasthan); Kurukshetra (Haryana), Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Barsana, Nandgaon & Govardhan (Uttar Pradesh); Puri (Odisha).
4)   Which areas have been proposed under the Ramayana Circuit of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?

1) Ayodhya
2) Chitrakoot
3) Rameshwaram

a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

  • Under Ramayana Circuit, 11 destinations spread across 6 states have been proposed.
  • The destinations covered are: Ayodhya, Nandigram, Shringhverpur & Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh); Sitamarhi, Buxar & Darbhanga (Bihar); Jagdalpur (Chattisgarh); Bhadrachalam (Telangana); Hampi (Karnataka); and Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu).
  • Expert committee suggested to include Chitrakoot (Madhya Pradesh), Nashik & Nagpur (Maharashtra) and Mahendragiri (Odisha) in the proposed circuit.
5)   Which of the following projects are sanctioned under the Eco-Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme?

1) Tehri Lake, Uttarakhand
2) Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady, Kerala
3) Rangpo – Gangtok – Nathang, Sikkim

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 2

Explanation:

  • Eco Circuit has been identified as one of the thirteen thematic circuits for development under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
  • Few sanctioned project are - Tehri Lake & Surroundings as New Destination, Uttarakhand; Integrated Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district, Telangana; Development of Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady as Eco Tourism Circuit in Idduki and Pathanamthitta Districts in Kerala; Integrated Development of New Eco-Tourism at Thenzawl, Reike& South Zote, Mizoram

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