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Which Central Government watershed project is executed by Gram Panchayats?
AArvari Sansad
BRalegan model
CHaryali scheme
DNeeru-Meeru
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Haryali scheme
1. Haryali is a Central watershed scheme.
2. It conserves water for drinking, irrigation and fisheries.
3. Gram Panchayats run it with people's participation.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 6, Water Resources._
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