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?
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A.
1 only
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B.
2 only
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C.
Both 1 and 2
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D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer:
B. 2 only
Explanation:
The correct statements are:
The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) was launched in 1996-97, but it was to provide loan assistance to states for the completion of major and medium irrigation projects in advanced stages, not specifically to poor farmers. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency, which makes statement 2 correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 2 only.
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