Q. Consider the following and arrange them in correct chronological order.
1. Jawahar Rojgar Yojana
2. Development of women and children in Rural Areas
3. Integrated Rural Development Programme
4. National Rural Employment Programme
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
a) 3, 4, 1, 2
b) 4, 3, 2, 1
c) 4, 3, 1, 2
d) 3, 4, 2, 1
Correct Answer: d) 3, 4, 2, 1
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Chronology with years:
– Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) — 1978–79 (pilot), nationwide 1980–81 — earliest.
– National Rural Employment Programme (NREP) — launched in 1980.
– Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) — 1982–83 as a sub-scheme of IRDP.
– Jawahar Rojgar Yojana (JRY) — launched in 1989 by merging NREP and RLEGP — latest.
Thus, the correct chronological order is 3, 4, 2, 1.
