Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): SVAMITVA scheme provides property cards using drone technology.
Reason (R): It covers rural and urban areas.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. A is true, but R is false.
Assertion (A) is correct. The SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme uses high-resolution drone technology to map land parcels in inhabited areas. This process generates a "Record of Rights" and allows for the issuance of legal property cards to village household owners.
Reason (R) is incorrect. The SVAMITVA scheme is a Central Sector Scheme specifically designed for rural inhabited (Abadi) areas. It does not cover urban areas, as its primary goal is to provide legal ownership documents to rural citizens to facilitate access to credit and reduce land disputes in villages.