With reference to the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) consider the following statements:1.It is an initiative that seeks to foster high-end lifestyles and provide exclusive privileges in selected affluent districts throughout India.2.The districts under the programme were chosen by senior official of the union government in consultation with state officials.3.The ADP primarily aims to localize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which in turn contributes to the overall progress of the nation.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) consider the following statements:
1.It is an initiative that seeks to foster high-end lifestyles and provide exclusive privileges in selected affluent districts throughout India.
2.The districts under the programme were chosen by senior official of the union government in consultation with state officials.
3.The ADP primarily aims to localize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which in turn contributes to the overall progress of the nation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Aspirational District Programme is an initiative launched by the Government of India in January 2018. Its primary objective is to accelerate the development of socio-economic indicators in selected underdeveloped districts across the country.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The districts under the ADP were chosen by senior official of the union government in consultation with state officials. The ADP primarily aims to localize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which in turn contributes to the overall progress of the nation.

Source: The Times of India

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