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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2022General Studies
Question
Which of the following statements are true? 1. Haryana was the first state in the country to achieve hundred percent rural electrification in 1970 itself. 2. Haryana is the sole holder of the country’s rock salt resources. 3. “Mera Pani Meri Virasat” scheme of Haryana aims to shift farmer’s focus from growing water consuming crop like paddy to other less water requiring crops. 4. Under “Mahara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon”, more than 5000 villages in Haryana have been provided with 24 hour power supply.
Options
- A 1, 2 and 3 only
- B 2, 3 and 4 only
- C 1, 3 and 4 only
- D 1, 2 and 4 only
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Correct Answer
C 1, 3 and 4 only
Model Answer
- In 1970 alone, Haryana became the first state in the nation to completely electrify rural areas. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Mera Pani Meri Virasat
- Farmers are being encouraged and given incentives by the state's new program Mera Pani Meri Virasat to switch from paddy to crops like maize and bajra. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon
- On July 1, 2015, the Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon (MGJG) program was introduced in the state of Haryana. Hence statement 4 is correct.
- The plan's objective is to give the peasants access to energy in an urban setting.
- The following initiatives are being implemented in the villages to raise the standard of customer service:
- Using AB cable in place of the bare conductor.
- Replacing electromechanical or faulty meters.
- Moving meters outside the building
- Maintaining DTs.
- Maintenance and repairs of the LD system.
- Haryana is not only the sole holder of country's Rock Salt resources, recently Himachal Pradesh also provides a bulk of Rock Salt in India. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.