Question

Arrange these rural development programmes chronologically starting from the latest to the earliest:
(A) IADP
(B) IRDP
(C) PMGSY
(D) SFDA

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (C), (D), (B), (A).
• B. (C), (B), (D), (A).
• C. (C), (A), (D), (B).
• D. (C), (A), (B), (D).

Hint:

For chronological questions, create a timeline:
IADP (1960), SFDA (1971), IRDP (1978), PMGSY (2000).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Rural development programmes were launched at different times in India.

Step 2: Key Approach:
Recall the launch years and arrange from latest to earliest.

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
(A) IADP (Intensive Agricultural Development Programme): Launched in 1960-61.
(B) IRDP (Integrated Rural Development Programme): Launched in 1978-79.
(C) PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana): Launched in 2000.
(D) SFDA (Small Farmers Development Agency): Launched in 1971.
Latest to earliest:
PMGSY (2000) > IRDP (1978) > SFDA (1971) > IADP (1960).
So the sequence is (C), (B), (D), (A).
This is option (B).
IADP was the first major agricultural development programme.
SFDA was aimed at small farmers.
IRDP was a major anti-poverty programme.
PMGSY is for rural connectivity.
Thus, option (B) is correct.