Question

Match List-I with List-II 

List-I (Policy/Act)		List-II (Commencement/Implementation Year)
A	Green India Mission	I	2007
B	National Policy on Farmers	II	2014
C	National Agroforestry Policy	III	2010
D	National Agriculture Policy	IV	2000

• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Hint:

Remembering that India was the first country to launch a National Agroforestry Policy in 2014 can help you quickly match (C) with (II) and narrow down the correct option.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This matching task involves linking major national environmental and agricultural policies of India with their respective implementation or commencement years.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us examine each policy individually:
(A) Green India Mission:
The National Mission for a Green India (GIM) is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
It was formally launched in the year 2010 to restore degraded forest covers and protect vulnerable ecosystems.
Hence, (A) matches with (III).
(B) National Policy on Farmers:
The National Policy on Farmers was approved by the Government of India in 2007.
It was based on the recommendations of the National Commission on Farmers, headed by Dr. M. S. Swaminathan.
Hence, (B) matches with (I).
(C) National Agroforestry Policy:
India became the first nation in the world to adopt a comprehensive National Agroforestry Policy in the year 2014.
The policy aims to encourage tree planting on farms to support rural livelihoods and combat environmental degradation.
Hence, (C) matches with (II).
(D) National Agriculture Policy:
The first-ever National Agriculture Policy was announced by the Government of India in July 2000.
It aimed to achieve a growth rate of over 4% per annum in the agricultural sector.
Hence, (D) matches with (IV).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence is:
(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV).
This matches Option (A).