When was the Community Development Programme (CDP) launched in India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 2 October 1952
Explanation:
• CDP launched on 2 October 1952 to uplift rural India.
• Focus on agriculture, irrigation, health, education, infrastructure.
• First organised nationwide rural development programme.
• Based on US community development models.
• Confirmed through NCERT “Politics and Development” chapters.
Information Booster:
• Implemented through National Extension Service (NES).
Additional Knowledge:
1 July 1951 (Option a)
. Start of First Five-Year Plan.
1 January 1947 (Option b)
. No rural programme launched.
1 March 1950 (Option c)
. Planning Commission established this year.