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What was the objective of Command Area Development Programme?
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- To ensure that land is given to the tillers
- To ensure better utilisation of irrigation potential
- To develop the areas under the command of Army
- Poverty alleviation in selected areas
- To ensure that land is given to the tillers
Correct Option: B
The Command Area Development Programme was launched in the year 1974-75 under Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with the objective of fast utilization of created irrigation potential and optimum agriculture production from irrigable land. It aimed at: the reclamation of waterlogged areas; construction of field irrigation channels; construction of field drains; all-round development of areas pertaining to agriculture, etc.
