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Consider the following schemes launched by the Union Government
1. Antyodaya Anna Yojana
2. Gram Sadak Yojana
3. Sarvapriya
4. Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana
Which of the above were announced in the year 2000?

A) 1 and 2
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 3 and 4

Correct Answer:

A) 1 and 2

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