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Q:

How many districts were included in 'Intensive Agriculture District Programme' in 1960-61?

  • 1
    7 Districts
  • 2
    8 Districts
  • 3
    9 Districts
  • 4
    10 Districts
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Answer : 1. "7 Districts"
Explanation :

1. In the year 1960-61, seven districts have been covered under the 'Intensive Agricultural District Programme'.

2. This was the first major experiment of the Government of India in the field of agriculture.

3. It was also known as a "package program".

4. This program was started in 1960 after the shine of the community development program had faded.

5. The main objective of this scheme was to provide loans to farmers for seeds and fertilizers.

6. This program was started in collaboration with 'Ford Foundation'.

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