Question

Q7. Hill Area Development Programme was initiated for

• A. a) Himachal Pradesh
• B. b) North East
• C. c) Darjeeling
• D. d) Naxal affected Areas

Answer 1

The correct option is B b) North East

1. The Hill Area Development Programme, is aimed at giving a focused attention to the lesser developed hilly areas and will be initiated on a pilot basis in the hilly districts of Manipur.
2. The approach of the Government is two-fold, that is, to ensure equitable development of every area, every section of society and every tribe living in the North Eastern Region and at the same time, to bring the eight North Eastern Region States at par with the more developed States in the rest of India.