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What was the earlier name of the Drought-Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) before it was renamed during the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

ARural Development Programme

BRural Irrigation Programme

CRural Works Programme

DDesert Development Programme

Answer:

C. Rural Works Programme

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Before it was renamed, the Drought-Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) was known as the Rural Works Programme. It was rebranded to focus specifically on addressing drought-prone areas.


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