_____ 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.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Haryali
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 18-06-2023 (Slot 1), 06-06-2023 (Slot 3), 24-05-2023 (Slot 2) and 22-05-2023 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): “The Central and State Governments have initiated many watershed development and management programmes in the country. Some of these are being implemented by nongovernmental organisations also. 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.” |