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    Consider the following statements about National Watershed Development project for rain fed areas launched in India?
    1. National Watershed Development Project for rain fed areas was launched in 1990-91.
    2. National Watershed Development Project for rain fed areas was launched throughout the country.
    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

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The scheme of National Watershed Development Project for Rain fed Areas (NWDPRA) was launched in 1990-91 in 25 States and 2 Union Territories based on twin concepts of integrated watershed management and sustainable farming systems. At present, this scheme is being implemented as a programme of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Macro Management of Agriculture in 28 States and 2 Union Territories.


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