Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Haryali Watershed Development Project is sponsored by which of the following?

Options:

Non Government Organisation

Local Self Governments

State Government

Central Government

Correct Answer:

Central Government

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: Central Government

The Haryali Watershed Development Project was launched by the Central Government of India to promote watershed development through community participation and sustainable management of natural resources.

NCERT: "Haryali is a watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. The Project is being executed by Gram Panchayats with people's participation."