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Consider the following pairs:

Programme/Project Ministry

  1. 1.Drought-Prone Area Programme Ministry of Agriculture
  2. 2.Desert Development Programme Ministry of Environment and Forests
  3. 3.National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas Ministry of Rural Development

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.3 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 3
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. None

The Drought-Prone Area Programme (DPAP) and the Desert Development Programme (DDP) were merged into the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) in 2009-10, which is now managed by the Ministry of Rural Development. The National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) is also primarily under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, focusing on rainfed agriculture.

Source: UPSC gs1 2014

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