Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?
1. It is centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade
2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovation for solving the many problems faced by our country.
3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country complete digital in a decade.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
The correct answer is (b) 2 only.
Smart India Hackathon 2017 was an initiative aimed at identifying new digital technology innovations to solve various problems faced by the country. It was not specifically focused on developing every city into a Smart City or making all financial transactions digital. Therefore, statement 1 and statement 3 are incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct as it accurately describes the objective of the Smart India Hackathon 2017. The event provided a platform for students to showcase their problem-solving skills by using technology and innovation to address real-world challenges faced by the country.