Which of the following pairs of Government Scheme and its corresponding Nodal Ministry/Department is correctly matched?
1. PM-AWAS (Urban) – Ministry of Rural Development
2. PM-KUSUM – Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
3. Mid-Day Meal Scheme – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4. UDAN Scheme – Ministry of Railways
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2 only.
Among the given pairs, only PM-KUSUM is correctly matched. The PM-KUSUM scheme, which promotes solar pumps and renewable energy in agriculture, is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). PM-AWAS (Urban) falls under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, not the Rural Development Ministry. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme (now PM POSHAN) is overseen by the Ministry of Education, not the Health Ministry. The UDAN scheme is handled by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, not Railways.