Question 1439

The 15th Finance Commission has recommended a new embankment-cum-road around Assam's Majuli island. How many rupees have been proposed for the construction of the project?

Answer

​1,075

Why?

The correct answer is ​ 1,075 rupees. The 15th Finance Commission has recommended a new embankment-cum-road around Assam's Majuli, the world's largest inhabited riverine island. A total of ₹1,075 crores has been proposed for the construction of the new embankment-cum-road. The commission also recommended ₹300 crores for the development of the Kamakhya temple complex. Assam: Chief Minister - Sarbananda Sonowal. Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33.