With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? 1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education etc. 2. A specified portion of each MP's fund must benefit SC! ST populations 3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year: 4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year

Correct Option Statement 1: MPLADS funds are mandated for the creation of durable community assets. These include physical infrastructure for public services such as health, education, roads, and irrigation channels. Statement 2: A specific percentage of the MPLADS funds is earmarked for the welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations. As per guidelines: - 15% of the funds are to be utilized for areas with SC populations. - 7.5% of the funds are to be utilized for areas with ST populations. Statement 4: The District Authority is responsible for inspecting a minimum of 10% of all works under implementation annually. This measure ensures accountability and proper utilization of funds. Incorrect Options Statement 3: MPLADS funds are non-lapsable. Unused funds from a financial year can be carried forward to the subsequent years, ensuring continuity of projects. Therefore, the statement that unused funds cannot be carried forward is incorrect.

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With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?

MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education etc.
A specified portion of each MP's fund must benefit SC! ST populations
MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year:
The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year

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Prelims GS Paper I · Held on 4 Oct 2020.

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B3 & 4 only
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D1, 2 & 4 only

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Statement 1: MPLADS funds are mandated for the creation of durable community assets. These include physical infrastructure for public services such as health, education, roads, and irrigation channels.

Statement 2: A specific percentage of the MPLADS funds is earmarked for the welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations. As per guidelines:

15% of the funds are to be utilized for areas with SC populations.
7.5% of the funds are to be utilized for areas with ST populations.

Statement 4: The District Authority is responsible for inspecting a minimum of 10% of all works under implementation annually. This measure ensures accountability and proper utilization of funds.

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Statement 3: MPLADS funds are non-lapsable. Unused funds from a financial year can be carried forward to the subsequent years, ensuring continuity of projects. Therefore, the statement that unused funds cannot be carried forward is incorrect.

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