Question

Match the Watershed Programmes in List I with their States/Agencies in List II:

List I (Programme)		List II (State/Agency)
Sr.No.	Programme	Sr.No.	State/Agency
a.	Hariyali	1.	Andhra Pradesh
b.	Neeru-Meeru	2.	Rajasthan (Alwar)
c.	Arvari Pani Sansad	3.	Central Government

Which of the following options represents the correct match?

• A. a-3, b-2, c-1
• B. a-1, b-3, c-2
• C. a-3, b-1, c-2
• D. a-2, b-1, c-3

Hint:

Remember these important watershed programmes:

• Hariyali $\rightarrow$ Central Government
• Neeru-Meeru $\rightarrow$ Andhra Pradesh
• Arvari Pani Sansad $\rightarrow$ Rajasthan (Alwar)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Watershed development programmes are launched to conserve water resources, improve groundwater recharge, and support sustainable development in drought-prone regions. Different watershed programmes are associated with different states or agencies.

Step 1: Identify the programme Hariyali. The Hariyali Programme was launched by the Central Government to strengthen watershed development through community participation. Therefore, \[ a \rightarrow 3 \]

Step 2: Identify the programme Neeru-Meeru. Neeru-Meeru is a water conservation and watershed programme started in Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, \[ b \rightarrow 1 \]

Step 3: Identify Arvari Pani Sansad. Arvari Pani Sansad is associated with Alwar district of Rajasthan. It is a community-based water management initiative. Therefore, \[ c \rightarrow 2 \]

Step 4: Determine the correct matching option. The correct matching is: \[ a-3,\; b-1,\; c-2 \] Hence, the correct option is (C). \[ \boxed{a-3,\; b-1,\; c-2} \]