Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana was started in

The correct answer is A. 2000.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a rural road scheme launched by the Government of India in 2000. The scheme aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to all villages with a population of 500 or more. The scheme has been successful in connecting a large number of villages to the road network. As of 2019, the scheme has connected over 1.5 lakh villages to the road network.

Option B is incorrect because the scheme was launched in 2000, not 2005.

Option C is incorrect because the scheme was launched in 2000, not 2010.

Option D is incorrect because the scheme was launched in 2000, not 2015.