Question

The Firka Development Scheme of Madras aimed at which of the following?

1. 1. Encouraging self-sufficiency in rural areas.
2. 2. Establishing local self-governance structures like Panchayats.
3. 3. Addressing industrialization in rural areas

• A. i, iii
• B. All
• C. ii only
• D. i, ii

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i, ii

The Firka Development Scheme of Madras was an initiative launched in the 1950s aimed at promoting integrated rural development in the Firka (a sub-unit of a taluk) areas of Tamil Nadu.