65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019
What is the objective of Community Development Programmes?
aProviding educational facilities
bImproving standards of living
cPolitical training
dHelping villages in planning
eNone of the above/More than one of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
In India, the ‘Community Development Programme’ was started on 2 October 1952 (under the First Five-Year Plan). The programme was implemented to improve agricultural programmes and the communication system, and also to ensure adequate progress in rural health, sanitation, and rural education.
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