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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Maharashtra government has signed an agreement with which country to implement a joint action plan on urban infrastructure development in the state.
A
Brazil
B
Italy
C
Malaysia
D
Canada
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Maharashtra government, on November 9, 2016, signed an agreement with Canada, to implement a joint action plan on urban infrastructure development in the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -PCMC, Pune replaced Navi Mumbai as a nomination from Maharashtra for the Smart Cities Mission.

Detailed explanation-3: -9.100 Urban infrastructure consists of drinking water, sanitation, sewage systems, electricity and gas distribution, urban transport, primary health services, and environmental regulation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Contribution of Urban India in Economy: Cities constitute only about 3% of the country’s land, but contribute to over 70% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) indicating a high level of economic productivity that they offer.

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