Poona Pact & Harijan Upliftment
Question
Consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
- 2.
The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect.
The India Sanitation Coalition is a multi-stakeholder platform primarily driven by FICCI and the private sector, not directly funded by the WHO and GoI. The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) functions as an apex body and national think tank to support the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in tackling urban challenges.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q74
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Modern: Freedom Struggle
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs NIUA Framework
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