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What was the objective of Command Area Development Programme?

A. To ensure that land is given to the tillers
B. To ensure better utilization of irrigation potential
C. To develop I he areas under the command of Army
D. Poverty alleviation in selected areas
Answer» B. To ensure better utilization of irrigation potential
Explanation: 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 product ion from irrigable land. It aimed at: reclamation of water logged areas; construction of field irrigation channels; construction of field drains; all round development of areas pertaining to agriculture, etc.
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