Question

Match List-I with List-II (Extension/Rural Development Programme):

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

Hint:

Rural programmes: Indian Village (1921), Firka (1945), Nilokheri (1946), Marthandam (1921, possibly 1948 phase). Verify project phases for accurate years.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The rural development programmes are matched with their start years as follows:
- (A) Indian Village Service (I - 1921): Initiated by F.L. Brayne in 1921 in Punjab, this programme focused on improving rural life through community development, sanitation, and agricultural advancements.
- (B) Firka Development (II - 1945): Launched in 1945 in Madras Presidency as part of post-war rural reconstruction, it aimed at holistic village development through cooperative efforts.
- (C) Nilokheri Experiment (III - 1946): Started by S.K. Dey in 1946, this initiative focused on rehabilitating displaced persons through integrated rural development, including agriculture and vocational training.
- (D) Marthandam Project (IV - 1948): Initiated by Dr. Spencer Hatch in 1921 under the YMCA, it promoted self-help and rural upliftment. The 1948 date likely refers to a specific phase or expansion, but historical records typically cite 1921 as the start. Given the provided answer, 1948 is accepted for this context.
Note: The Marthandam Project’s 1948 date is ambiguous, as it began in 1921. The provided answer (1) assumes 1948, possibly for a later phase, but this lacks clear historical support. Option (1) is correct per the given pairing: (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV).