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Human & Political Geography
Question No. 129Interactive Test Mode
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Q129. Consider the following pairs : | Programme/Project | Ministry | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme | Ministry of Agriculture | | 2. Desert Development Programme | Ministry of Environment and Forests | | 3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas | Ministry of Rural Development | Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

Consider the following pairs :

Programme/ProjectMinistry
1. Drought-Prone Area ProgrammeMinistry of Agriculture
2. Desert Development ProgrammeMinistry of Environment and Forests
3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed AreasMinistry of Rural Development

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — None

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Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: The Drought-Prone Area Programme (DPAP) is implemented under the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development.

Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: The Desert Development Programme (DDP) is also administered by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development.

Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: The National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) is implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q129)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — None

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2014 Q129

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 129 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (D): "None". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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