UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 71 of 97

UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Greenfield Airports India

Consider the following airports:

1. Donyi Polo Airport
2. Kushinagar International Airport
3. Vijayawada International Airport

In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only

Verdict

Correct answer: 1 and 2 only → Option (a).

Analysis

Government of India has formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 for development of new Greenfield airports in the country.

Donyi Polo Airport (also known as Hollongi/Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh) – GREENFIELD: It has received In-Principle approval and has been operationalised as a Greenfield airport.

Kushinagar International Airport (Uttar Pradesh) – GREENFIELD: It has received In-Principle approval and is listed among the new Greenfield airports operationalised.

Vijayawada International Airport – NOT A GREENFIELD AIRPORT: Vijayawada International Airport is not a Greenfield airport.

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