Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Planning and development in Indian Context

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct about the Drought Prone Area Programme launched in the fourth five-year plan?

Options:

This programme was initiated during the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

Its objective was to provide employment to the people in drought-prone areas and create productive assets.

 Initially, this programme laid emphasis on the construction of labour-intensive civil works.

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

Drought Prone Area Programme:

This programme was initiated during the Fourth Five Year Plan with the objectives of providing employment to the people in drought-prone areas and creating productive assets. Initially, this programme laid emphasis on the construction of labour-intensive civil works. But later on, it emphasised irrigation projects, land development programmes, afforestation, grassland development and the creation of basic rural infrastructure, such as electricity, roads, market, credit and services.