A
A Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for LPG subsidies directly into the bank accounts of consumers using Aadhaar linkage.
B
A loan waiver scheme for rural women purchasing domestic gas connections.
C
An international carbon-credit trading mechanism for fossil fuel alternatives.
D
A statutory tribunal established to resolve disputes regarding domestic cylinder pricing.
Correct answer: (a) A Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for LPG subsidies directly into the bank accounts of consumers using Aadhaar linkage.
Explanation
Option A is correct because the PAHAL scheme is a Direct Benefit Transfer scheme designed to transfer LPG subsidies directly into consumer bank accounts through Aadhaar linkage. Options B, C, and D are factually incorrect and misrepresent the scheme.
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