Question
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?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) was launched in 1996-97, but its objective is to provide central assistance to states for the completion of major and medium irrigation projects. It does not specifically focus on providing loan assistance to poor farmers.
Statement 2 is correct. The Command Area Development Programme (CADP) was indeed launched in 1974-75 with the objective of improving water-use efficiency and optimizing the utilization of water resources in the command areas of major and medium irrigation projects.