Question

Assertion (A): The restoration of ecological balance is the main focus of drought prone area programme.

Reason (R): Growing population pressure is forcing to utilize the marginal lands for agriculture.

पर्याय

• Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.

• (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation:

DPAP’s main aim is restoration of ecological balance in drought‑prone areas using soil‑and‑water conservation, afforestation and pasture development; population pressure driving cultivation of marginal lands is true, but it does not directly explain DPAP’s primary objective.