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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 48

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 8 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q48

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Which of the following Schemes was launched by the Ministry of Tourism?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Swadesh Darshan.

 

  • The scheme launched by the Ministry of Tourism is Swadesh Darshan, a flagship Central Sector initiative introduced in 2014–15. It aims to develop theme‑based tourist circuits across India—covering categories like Buddhist, Coastal, Desert, Heritage, and more—to promote sustainable tourism infrastructure and community‑based employment 

    Other Options Explained:

  • HRIDAY (Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana) is under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, focusing on heritage city development.

  • AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) also belongs to the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, aimed at upgrading urban services like water and sewage.

  • Museum Grant is a scheme of the Ministry of Culture, designed to strengthen and modernize museums.