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What is the key focus of the 'National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)' introduced by the Government of India?
A. To finance rural sanitation and drinking water projects through international grants.
B. To provide world-class infrastructure across sectors and improve project preparation to attract investments in social and economic infrastructure.✓ Correct Answer
C. To privatize all operational national highways and railways over a five-year horizon.
D. To construct cross-border pipelines for natural gas supply with neighboring countries.
💡 Solution & Explanation
The National Infrastructure Pipeline was designed as a programmatic initiative to provide high-quality infrastructure across diverse sectors and improve project pipelines to spur economic growth. Incorrect alternatives mention sweeping privatizations or foreign grant systems not aligned with the core policy framework.
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