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

A50-60 thousand

B30-40 thousand

C60-70 thousand

D70-80 thousand

Answer:

C. 60-70 thousand

Read Explanation:

  • 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.

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