Consider the following statements: 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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UPSC Question: Consider the following statements:...

Consider the following statements:

The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?