1. This is a pilot project, which focuses on the integrated village development.
2. The distinctive aspect of this project is that CSIR is following the guiding principle of 'Land to Lab' in improving the condition of villages through indigenous technologies.
Select the answer using the codes given below :
1 only
The question asks about the 'SMART VILLAGE' project launched by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and seeks to verify the correctness of two given statements. Let's analyze each statement to determine the correct answer:
- Statement 1: "This is a pilot project, which focuses on the integrated village development."
- This statement correctly describes the nature of the 'SMART VILLAGE' project as a pilot initiative aimed at comprehensive village development. It implies a focus on various aspects of village improvement through targeted strategies and solutions.
- Statement 2: "The distinctive aspect of this project is that CSIR is following the guiding principle of 'Land to Lab' in improving the condition of villages through indigenous technologies."
- The principle mentioned here seems to be incorrectly stated. Conventionally, the phrase used is 'Lab to Land,' which is about translating research and innovations from the laboratory to practical applications for community benefit. The 'Land to Lab' principle mentioned does not align with the typical methodology used in projects like these, where the goal is to implement lab-developed technology in real-world settings.
Based on the analysis above:
- Statement 1 is correct, as it accurately reflects the purpose and nature of the 'SMART VILLAGE' project.
- Statement 2 is incorrect due to the improper mention of the guiding principle 'Land to Lab', which does not align with the usual practices of technology implementation from research to societal benefits.
Therefore, the correct option, based on the given choices, is 1 only.
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