Q. With reference to the Panchayat Development Index (PDI), consider the following statements:
1.The aim of the index is to measure the incremental progress towards the achievement of Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) through Panchayats.
2.The PDI ranks panchayats on the basis of scores, and categorises them into four grades.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The aim of the index is to measure the incremental progress towards the achievement of Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) through Panchayats. The PDI ranks panchayats on the basis of scores, and categorises them into four grades. Those with scores under 40% fall in grade D, 40-60% in grade C, 60-75% in grade B, 75 to 90% in category A, while those scoring above 90% will be categorised as A+.
Source: ForumIAS
