For an area to be excluded from the drought-prone category, what perce

For an area to be excluded from the drought-prone category, what percentage of its gross cropped area should be under irrigation ?

10 per cent or more

20 per cent or more

25 per cent or more

30 per cent or more

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2020

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The correct answer is D) 30 per cent or more.

According to the criteria used in India for classifying areas as drought-prone, a significant factor is the percentage of the gross cropped area under irrigation. An area is generally excluded from being considered drought-prone if 30% or more of its gross cropped area is under irrigation.

The definition and criteria for identifying drought-prone areas have evolved over time and have been used in programmes like the Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) and Desert Development Programme (DDP). These criteria often include factors like rainfall pattern, frequency of drought, and extent of irrigation coverage. The 30% irrigation threshold is a commonly cited figure for exclusion.

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