CAPF AC 2022 Q92: Indian Economy – Infrastructure & Industry
- (a) Water supply
- (b) Storm water drainage to reduce flooding
- (c) Motorized urban transport and capacity building
- (d) Green spaces and park
Answer: (c) Motorized urban transport and capacity building
Explanation
Thrust areas of AMRUT
How to think: AMRUT is about basic services in cities.
Its transport component promotes walking and cycling, that is, non-motorised transport.
The option says motorised, which is the opposite.
| Thrust area of AMRUT | In the options? |
|---|---|
| Water supply | Yes (a) |
| Sewerage and septage management | Not listed |
| Storm water drainage to reduce flooding | Yes (b) |
| Non-motorised urban transport (footpaths, cycle tracks) | Twisted into motorised in (c) |
| Green spaces and parks | Yes (d) |
About the mission: it was launched on 25 June 2015 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for 500 cities.
AMRUT 2.0 (October 2021) aims at water supply for all urban households.
Answer: (c).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Water supply is the first thrust area of AMRUT.
- (b) Incorrect. Storm water drains to reduce flooding are a thrust area.
- (c) CORRECT. AMRUT promotes non-motorised transport, not motorised transport.
- (d) Incorrect. Green spaces and parks are a thrust area.
Key point
AMRUT (25 June 2015): 500 cities; water supply, sewerage and septage, storm water drainage, non-motorised urban transport, green spaces and parks, plus capacity building and reforms. AMRUT 2.0: October 2021. Same-day launches: Smart Cities Mission and PMAY-Urban.
Remember
AMRUT: water, sewerage, drains, non-motorised transport, parks.
Common mistakes
- Missing the single word motorized in a familiar-looking phrase.
- Mixing up AMRUT with the Smart Cities Mission or the Swachh Bharat Mission.
- Thinking AMRUT builds metro lines and city bus systems.
Exam tip
Educated guess: a mission for rejuvenation and green cities would encourage walking and cycling. Motorised transport means more traffic and pollution, so that option is the odd one.
Sources
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs — Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation: mission statement and guidelines
- Press Information Bureau — AMRUT 2.0 launched (1 October 2021)