With reference to the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), consider the following statements: 1. AMRUT is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 2. One of the objectives of AMRUT is to reduce urban pollution by promoting public transport. 3. Under AMRUT, funds are shared among States and UTs purely on the basis of per capita income. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The nodal ministry is the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and it is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Statement 2 is correct: Reducing pollution by promoting public transport is one of the goals.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Funds are shared among States and UTs based on urban population and number of towns, not per capita income.

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