The Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) for providing employment to people in drought prone areas was started by the Government of India during the _______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Fourth Five-Year Plan.
The Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) for providing employment to people in drought-prone areas was started by the Government of India during the Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974). DPAP aimed to tackle drought-related issues by promoting integrated rural development, soil conservation, afforestation, and other measures to improve the livelihoods of people in drought-affected regions. The programme focused on sustainable agriculture and employment generation to mitigate the impacts of drought.