Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: B
• CADP was launched in 1974-75 to improve water-use efficiency and bridge the gap between irrigation potential created and utilised.
• AIBP was launched in 1996-97 to assist state governments with irrigation projects, not poor farmers directly.
• Statement 1 confuses the beneficiary of AIBP funding.
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