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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2012
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 333Interactive Test Mode
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Q333. How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? 1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country. 2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures. 3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and interdepartmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes. 4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilisation of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?

  1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.
  2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures.
  3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and interdepartmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.
  4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilisation of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 3 and 4 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: DRDAs are registered societies/autonomous bodies and do not act as Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Statement 2 is incorrect: DRDAs are administrative and coordinating agencies for scheme execution and monitoring, not scientific research organizations conducting nutritional causal studies. Statements 3 and 4 are correct: The principal roles of DRDAs are to secure inter-sectoral/inter-departmental coordination and ensure the effective planning, flow, and utilization of funds allocated to anti-poverty programs.

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Panchayati Raj Institutions are constitutionally mandated local self-government bodies (73rd Amendment); administrative agencies like DRDAs never replace PRIs.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q333)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 3 and 4 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q333

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 333 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "3 and 4 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Panchayati Raj Institutions are constitutionally mandated local selfgovernment bodies (73rd Amendment); administrative agencies like DRDAs never replace PRIs.

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