UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 16
Consider the following statements :
- The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
- 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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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: AIBP was introduced to accelerate completion of major and medium irrigation projects, while the Command Area Development programme sought better water management and on-farm efficiency.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme provided central support for irrigation projects, not personal loans to poor farmers.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - The programme began in 1974–75 to improve irrigation utilisation, distribution and water-use efficiency.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1; omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.