Question

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

• A. Rural Development Programme
• B. Rural Irrigation Programme
• C. Rural Works Programme
• D. Desert Development Programme

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Rural Works Programme

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.