Q1. Consider the following statements with reference to Ease of Living Index 2020 The index aims to measure the well being of Indian citizens in 111 cities across the pillars of Quality of Life Economic ability and Sustainability Bengaluru tops the Million population category and Shimla tops the Less than Million category The report was prepared and launched by NITI Aayog Select the correct statement

Q2. With reference to City Finance Rankings 2022 consider the following statements It aims at providing additional grants to the state based on the ranks achieved The rankings aim to motivate city state officials and decision makers to implement municipal finance reforms Select the correct statement

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Smart Cities Mission It is a Centrally Sector Scheme under MoHUA to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people by enabling local development and harnessing technology as a means to create smart outcomes for citizens Its objective is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens a clean and sustainable environment and application of Smart Solutions Select the correct statement

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Smart cities and Academia Towards Action Research SAAR program It is a joint initiative of MoHUA National Institute of Urban Affairs NIUA and leading Indian academic institutions of the country Under the program 100 premier architecture planning institutes of the country will be working with Smart Cities to document landmark projects undertaken by the Smart Cities Mission Select the correct statement

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Amplifi 2 0 Portal It aims to provide data on Indian cities which helps in data driven policy making It was launched by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Select the correct statement