From the given options below, identify the programme NOT directed for spatial target areas development:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Marginal Farmers development programme
Target area programmes develop a particular area, such as a command area, a desert or a hill area. Target group programmes help a particular group of people, such as small or marginal farmers.
Option (1) Marginal Farmers development programme — Not a target area programme. This is the Marginal Farmers Development Agency (MFDA). It is a target group programme for marginal farmers, not for an area.
Option (2) Desert development programme — A target area programme. It develops desert areas.
Option (3) Command area development programme — A target area programme. It develops command areas.
Option (4) Hill area development programme — A target area programme. It develops hill areas.
Note: The same question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 20-06-2023 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “Some of the examples of programmes directed towards the development of target areas are Command Area Development Programme, Drought Prone Area Development Programme, Desert Development Programme, Hill Area Development Programme. The Small Farmers Development Agency (SFDA) and Marginal Farmers Development Agency (MFDA) which are the examples of target group programme.” |