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What was emphasized by the Working Group on Block-Level Planning during the Special Programmes Phase?

ABlock-level planning as the most suitable unit for rural development

BCentralized planning for each state

CPlanning by central ministries

DCity-level planning only

Answer:

A. Block-level planning as the most suitable unit for rural development

Read Explanation:

  • Based on the shift in development focus to target areas, the Development Block was identified as the key unit for rural planning until the focus shifted to district-level planning

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