Which of the following is/are functional items of “Eleventh Schedule”? 1. Animal husbandry, dairying and poultry. 2. Food processing industries. 3. Drinking water Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Eleventh Schedule: It contains the following 29 functional items placed within the purview of panchayats:

Agriculture, including agricultural extension
Land improvement, implementation of land reforms, land consolidation and soil conservation.
Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development
Animal husbandry, dairying and poultry
Fisheries
Social forestry and farm forestry
Minor forest produce
Small-scale industries, including food processing industries
Khadi, village and cottage industries
Rural housing
Drinking water
Fuel and fodder
Roads, culverts, bridges, ferries, waterways and other means of communication
Rural electrification, including distribution of electricity.

Source: Laxmikanth