Question

Arrange the following in correct chronological order
A. The first KVK established
B. Establishment of ICAR
C. Start of Lady Irwin College
D. First Agriculture University
E. Community Development Programme
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

• A. B, A, E, D, C
• B. A, B, C, D, E
• C. B, C, E, D, A
• D. A, C, B, E, D

Hint:

Key Milestone Dates:
ICAR = 1929
Lady Irwin College = 1932
CDP = 1952
1st Agri University (Pantnagar) = 1960
1st KVK (Puducherry) = 1974.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Historical timeline of key institutions and national programmes in Indian agricultural, home science, and rural extension history.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Tracing the historical establishment years:
1. B. Establishment of ICAR (Imperial/Indian Council of Agricultural Research): 16th July 1929 (Royal Commission on Agriculture).
2. C. Start of Lady Irwin College (New Delhi): 1932 (Pioneering institution for Home Science higher education in India).
3. E. Community Development Programme (CDP): 2nd October 1952.
4. D. First Agricultural University (GBPUAT Pantnagar): 17th November 1960.
5. A. The first KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pondicherry): 1974 (Mohan Singh Mehta Committee).
Chronological sequence: B (1929) $\rightarrow$ C (1932) $\rightarrow$ E (1952) $\rightarrow$ D (1960) $\rightarrow$ A (1974).

Step 3: Final Answer:
Hence, the correct chronological order is B, C, E, D, A, corresponding to option (C).