UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:

Consider the following pairs:

Sl. No.	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?

Explanation:

• The Drought-Prone Area programme intends to minimize the adverse effects of drought on the production of crops and livestock and productivity of land, water, and human resources ultimately leading to drought proofing of the affected areas. It is being implemented by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development. So, pair 1 is not matched correctly.
  
  
• The Desert Development Programme intends to minimize the adverse effect of drought and control desertification through the rejuvenation of the natural resource base of the identified desert areas. The programme strives to achieve ecological balance in the long run. It is being implemented by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development. So, pair 2 is not matched correctly.
  
  
• The scheme of the National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas NWDPRA) was launched in 1990-91 in 25 States and 2 Union Territories based on twin concepts of integrated watershed management and sustainable farming systems. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture. So, pair 3 is not matched correctly.

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Subject: Environment | Environmental Acts and Policies