Question

In the Community Development Programme (1952), what was the approximate population covered by each development block?

• A. 50-60 thousand
• B. 30-40 thousand
• C. 60-70 thousand
• D. 70-80 thousand

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 60-70 thousand

• Each development block in the Community Development Programme covered around 60-70 thousand people and consisted of about 100 villages spread over an area of approximately 150-170 sq. miles.

• This block was further divided into smaller groups of villages for effective implementation of development projects.