UPSC Prelims 2006 Q31: Current Affairs – Indian Government Schemes & Initiatives
In which state is the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development located?
- (a) Tamil Nadu
- (b) Karnataka
- (c) Himachal Pradesh
- (d) Uttranchal
Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development
| State option | Link with the institute |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Located at Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, the place of Rajiv Gandhi's memorial |
| Karnataka | No |
| Himachal Pradesh | No |
| Uttaranchal | No |
The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, set up at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. Tamil Nadu hosts the institute at Sriperumbudur.
- (b) Incorrect. Karnataka does not host this institute.
- (c) Incorrect. Himachal Pradesh does not host this institute.
- (d) Incorrect. Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand) does not host this institute.
Key point
The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development is located at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu.
Remember
RGNIYD: Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
Common mistakes
- Placing the institute in a hill State because of youth and adventure programmes.
- Not linking Sriperumbudur with Rajiv Gandhi's memorial.
- Confusing it with the Nehru Yuva Kendra network.
Exam tip
Sriperumbudur (Tamil Nadu): Rajiv Gandhi's memorial and the RGNIYD.
Sources
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports — RGNIYD
- Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development — About the Institute, Sriperumbudur (Tamil Nadu)