The State Rural Development Authority evaluates proposals for the "Smart Village Initiative" based on specific criteria. As of 1st July 2026, to be eligible, a village must:
1. Have a population of at least 5,000.
2. Have achieved 100% household electrification.
3. Possess a functional primary healthcare center (PHC) staffed with a permanent doctor.
4. Have a recorded literacy rate of not less than 80%.
However, if a village satisfies all the above criteria EXCEPT:
(I) criterion 1, but covers a geographical area of more than 50 sq. km, the proposal should be referred to the District Collector.
(II) criterion 2, but has an active solar micro-grid project, the proposal should be referred to the Renewable Energy Board.
(III) criterion 4, but has shown an improvement of at least 10 percentage points in literacy over the past 3 years, it is to be granted "Provisional Status".
Consider the following village proposals reviewed on 14th August 2026:
- Village Malpur: Population is 4,100; Area is 58 sq. km; 100% household electrification; has a functional PHC with a permanent doctor; literacy rate is 84%.
- Village Sitapur: Population is 6,500; Area is 45 sq. km; 92% household electrification but has an active solar micro-grid; has a functional PHC with only a visiting doctor (no permanent doctor); literacy rate is 82%.
- Village Devgarh: Population is 5,400; Area is 35 sq. km; 100% household electrification; has a functional PHC with a permanent doctor; current literacy rate is 74%, which increased from 62% three years ago.
Based on the rules provided, which of the following administrative decisions are correct?
- The proposal for Village Malpur should be referred to the District Collector.Cevap
- BThe proposal for Village Sitapur should be referred to the Renewable Energy Board.
- The proposal for Village Devgarh should be granted Provisional Status.Cevap
- DPunitive measures should be taken against Village Sitapur for failing to staff a permanent doctor.