Multiple choice

Arrange the option having the right chronological order. (i) Specific Target-group Oriented Programmes (ii) Introduction of Family Planning (iii) Direct Anti-poverty Programmes (iv) Minimum Needs Programme

  1. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

  2. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)

  3. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)

  4. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
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Explanation

Family Planning was introduced in India in the 1950s (First Five Year Plan, 1951-56). Minimum Needs Programme came later in the Fifth Plan (1974-78). Direct Anti-Poverty Programmes like IRDP emerged in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Specific Target-group Oriented Programmes (for SC/ST, women, etc.) gained prominence in the 1980s. Thus the correct sequence is (ii)-(i)-(iv)-(iii).

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