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

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Q: 12 (IAS/2015)
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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Economics

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IAS

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{'accelerated irrigation benefits programme': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'command area development programme': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'development': [11, 4, 15, 44], 'use efficiency': [0, 0, 0, 2]}

Statement 2 is correct. The Command Area Development Programme (CADP) was launched in 1974-75 with the objective of developing water-use efficiency in the command areas of major irrigation projects. The program aimed to increase agricultural productivity by implementing measures such as water management, soil conservation, agronomic practices, and farmer participation. The CADP focused on improving the utilization of irrigation potential created in the command areas.

Therefore, the correct answer is "2 only." Statement 2 is correct.