Question

'Vibrant Village Program' aimed at the development of Northern states of India was launched by the Indian government in April 2023 which will cover 2,967 villages in 46 blocks of 19 districts. Which of the following states are represented under this program:
(A) Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim
(B) Haryana and Punjab
(C) Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir
(D) Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (D) only.
• C. (B), (C) and (D) only.
• D. (A), (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

The Vibrant Villages Programme focuses on border security and development along the northern borders of India, covering Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
This target region excludes interior landlocked states like Punjab and Haryana.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D