Question

Which of the following state governments has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to develop 11 airports and airstrips to boost regional connectivity recently?

• A. Kerala
• B. Gujarat
• C. Rajasthan
• D. Madhya Pradesh

Hint:

Link this with the UDAN scheme, as most state-MoUs for airport development are connected to boosting regional connectivity under UDAN. Gujarat signed for 11 airports, making it a key state in this initiative.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Context of the MoU.
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has been working on the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme to enhance regional air connectivity by developing small airports and airstrips. Step 2: Specific MoU signed.
As part of this initiative, the Gujarat State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to develop and modernize 11 airports and airstrips in the state. 
Step 3: Elimination of options.
- (a) Kerala → Not the state that signed this MoU.
- (b) Gujarat → Correct, signed for 11 airports/airstrips.
- (c) Rajasthan → Signed MoUs under UDAN but not for 11 airports in this case.
- (d) Madhya Pradesh → Has regional air development plans but not this MoU. \[ \Rightarrow \boxed{\text{Gujarat is the correct state that signed the MoU.}} \]