2016
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Question
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The Centre has released Rs 9, 367 crore to drought-hit states in 2016-17 under which scheme
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Integrated Rural Development Program
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Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
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Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Rajasthan is one of the most drought prone areas of India. Eleven districts of the state are in arid regions including Jaisalmer as the driest district. No perennial river flows in Jaisalmer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Eighteen meteorological and 16 hydrological droughts occurred in India between 1870 and 2018. The most severe meteorological droughts were in the years 1876, 1899, 1918, 1965, and 2000, while the five worst hydrological droughts occurred in the years 1876, 1899, 1918, 1965, and 2000.
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