Correct option is B
1. Small Farmers Development Agency (SFDA):
· SFDA was launched in 1971-72 to address the issues of small farmers.
· It was aimed at ensuring better access to financial resources and agricultural technologies.
2. Focus of SFDA:
· The primary focus was to identify and resolve problems faced by small farmers through scientific farming practices and financial aid.
3. Funding Under the Fourth Five-Year Plan:
· During the Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969–1974), Rs. 68 crore was allocated to support SFDA projects.
4. Why Option (b) is Correct:
· Statement A (Year 1971-72), C (Aim to identify problems of small farmers), and D (Allocation of Rs. 68 crore) are correct.
· Statement B is incorrect as SFDA was not established on the recommendation of the Villages Development Committee in 1965 but rather later.
Thus, the correct option is (b) A, C, D only.