OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsOdisha SpecificQuestion 7
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statements about the Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA) is NOT correct?
- OIIPCRA is jointly funded by the Government of Odisha and the World Bank.
- The project aims to improve irrigation infrastructure and promote climate-resilient farming practices in selected districts.
- It primarily focuses on large-scale dam construction to increase irrigation potential in coastal Odisha.
- The project supports farmer training, capacity building and the introduction of climate-smart agricultural technologies.
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Correct answer: (C) 3 only
- Statement 1 is correct. OIIPCRA is funded jointly by the Government of Odisha and the World Bank. The World Bank provides substantial financial support for this climate adaptation initiative.
- Statement 2 is also correct. The project works to improve irrigation infrastructure and encourage climate-resilient farming in specific districts of Odisha. This targeted approach allows for focused intervention in areas most vulnerable to climate change.
- Statement 3 is incorrect, which makes it our answer. OIIPCRA doesn’t primarily focus on building large-scale dams. Rather, the project concentrates on modernizing and rehabilitating existing irrigation systems, improving minor irrigation infrastructure, and enhancing water use efficiency. The emphasis is on making better use of existing resources through community-based irrigation approaches and smart water management, not on constructing new mega-dams.
- Statement 4 is correct. The project has a significant capacity-building component that includes training farmers and introducing climate-smart technologies. This covers water-efficient irrigation methods, climate-resilient crop varieties, and improved farming practices. Knowledge transfer and farmer education are central to the project’s success.
