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With reference to tourism infrastructure initiatives in India, consider the following:- PRASHAD Scheme: Implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development for national pilgrimage rejuvenation.- Domestic Tourist Visit: Defined as a visit by a domestic traveler to a state or UT outside their usual place of residence.Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A 2 only

B Both 1 and 2

C 1 only

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 2 only

Explanation

Pair 1 is incorrect because the PRASHAD (National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme falls under the Ministry of Tourism, not the Ministry of Rural Development. Pair 2 is correct, as a Domestic Tourist Visit refers to a visit by a domestic traveler to a state/UT outside their usual place of residence.

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