Neeranchal - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about 'Neeranchal'?

1. Neeranchal program is a part of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
2. Neeranchal National Watershed Project will get assistance from world bank.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
- The Cabinet cleared a national watershed management plan, Neeranchal to be done under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana.
- It will be implemented at the national level as well as in the nine states of Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Telangana.
- Neeranchal will bring about institutional changes in watershed and rainfed agricultural management practices in India.
- It will build systems that ensure watershed programs and rainfed irrigation management practices are better focused, and more coordinated, and have quantifiable results.
2)   The ‘Neeranchal’ initiative is for

a. Giving impetus to watershed development in the country
b. Providing safe and clean drinking water
c. Providing water for industries
d. Popularizing drip and sprinkle irrigation.
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Giving impetus to watershed development in the country

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

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