Current Affairs question from JKAS Prelims, 2018 by JKPSC
Which village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, received electricity connection and metalled road for the first time since Independence?
Last updated May 30, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Narla Bambal
Detailed Explanation:
The Historical Context: Narla Bambal, located in the Khawas area of the Kotranka subdivision—approximately 115 kilometers from Rajouri city—had remained completely cut off from basic modern infrastructure since India's independence in 1947.
The Infrastructure Milestone: In July 2018, the village finally received its very first electricity connection and a fully metalled motorable road.
The Schemes Involved:
The road connectivity linking the remote village to the rest of the state was executed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
The electrification of the village households was successfully carried out under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY).
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
