PM Modi laid Foundation Stone for Projects in Uttarakhand

Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for projects in Haldwani city of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand.

• The projects are worth Rs 17,500 crore in cost.
• The foundation stone for 23 projects was laid down which includes work in various sectors like irrigation, road, housing, health industry, sanitation and drinking water supply, and many more.
• He laid the foundation stone of the Lakhwar multi-purpose hydroelectricity project. The total cost of the project is Rs 5747 crore.
• The foundation stone for the AIIMS Rishikesh satellite center was laid down with funds of Rs 500 crore.
• The Jagjivan Ram Government Medical College will be established at Pithoragarh with funds of Rs 450 crore.
• The projects worth Rs 8700 crore will be executed in the road development sector which will offer vast road connectivity in the state.
• He also laid the foundation stone for Aroma Park which will be developed at Kashipur and Plastic Industrial park which will be set up at Sitarganj.
• Static Part: 
• CM of Uttarakhand: Pushkar Singh Dhami
• Governor of Uttarakhand: Gurmit Singh

Question: 

Q.1 PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for 23 projects in Uttarakhand which cost Rs ___?
a. Rs 13,000 crore
b. Rs 15,000 crore
c. Rs 10,500 crore
d. Rs 17,500 crore