Correct Answer: Rural areas

Solution : The correct answer is (b) Rural areas.

The Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) is a program launched by the Government of India with the objective of transforming rural areas into economically, socially, and physically sustainable clusters that have the potential for economic growth, while maintaining a "rural soul."

The SPMRM focuses on the development of rural areas by combining the benefits of urban amenities and services with the rural ethos and way of life. The mission aims to bridge the rural-urban divide by enhancing basic infrastructure, providing modern amenities, and promoting economic activities in rural areas.

Under the SPMRM, selected rural clusters are identified and developed as Rurban clusters. These clusters receive funding and support for the development of infrastructure, connectivity, skill development, entrepreneurship, and other initiatives to improve the quality of life and economic opportunities in rural areas.

The SPMRM's objective is to spur economic growth, promote employment opportunities, and enhance the overall well-being of the rural population, thereby reducing migration from rural to urban areas.