Q. Consider the following statements regarding Twenty Point Programme (TPP):
1. It is a central plan launched during Jawaharlal Nehru period.
2. The basic objective was of the plan is to improving the quality of life of the people those living below the poverty line.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
Answer: B
Notes:
The Twenty Point Programme (TPP) is the second Central Plan which was launched in July 1975.
- The programme was conceived for coordinated and intensive monitoring of a number of schemes implemented by the Central and the state governments.
- The basic objective was of improving the quality of life of the people, especially of those living below the poverty line.
- Under this, a thrust was given to schemes relating to poverty alleviation, employment generation in rural areas, housing, education, family welfare and health, protection of environment and many other schemes having a bearing on the quality of life in rural areas.
Source: TMH Ramesh Singh
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