Q. Which among the following was the main objectives of “Command Area Development Programme”? To improve the utilization of the created irrigation potential To fill the gap created between potential creation and utilization To launch smaller irrigation schemes in India aggressively. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes:

1. To improve the utilization of the created irrigation potential - Correct. This was a main objective of CAD.
2. To fill the gap created between potential creation and utilization - Correct. CAD aimed to bridge the gap between irrigation capacity created and its actual use.
3. To launch smaller irrigation schemes aggressively - Incorrect. CAD focused on improving utilization of existing major and medium irrigation projects. It did not aim to launch new small schemes.

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