The community development program was started in India on ________.

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Explanation

The Community Development Programme (CDP) was a major rural development initiative launched by the Government of India.
It was officially started on October 2, 1952, during the First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956).
The program's core objective was the comprehensive transformation of the social and economic life in Indian villages, focusing on agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure.

Option A: This is incorrect. In 1950, India became a republic, and the Planning Commission was established. While this laid the foundation for future development programs, the CDP itself was not launched in this year.
Option B: This is incorrect. In 1948, just after independence, the nation was primarily focused on post-partition challenges and administrative consolidation. Major planned development initiatives like the CDP began later.
Option C: This is incorrect. By 1956, the Community Development Programme was already in its fourth year of implementation. 1956 marked the beginning of the Second Five-Year Plan.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain History of Community Health Programs in India as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the history of national health and development programs helps community health nurses appreciate the evolution of rural healthcare infrastructure in India.
The principles of the CDP, such as community participation and holistic development (addressing health, sanitation, and education together), are foundational concepts in modern community health nursing.
What if? - If the question had asked for the start of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), the answer would be 2005. This highlights the shift from broad development programs to more focused health missions over time.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the core of the question: it's a factual recall question about a specific historical event in modern Indian history.
Analyze the options provided; they are all years in the early post-independence era.
Access your knowledge of India's Five-Year Plans, which were the primary mechanism for planned development.
Recall that the Community Development Programme was a flagship initiative of the First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956).
This context helps eliminate options outside this period and points towards 1952 as the correct launch year within the plan's timeframe.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: History of Community Health Programs in India
Stem keywords: community development program, India, started
Lead-in keywords: BEST, MOST RELEVANT CLUE
Clinical cues: The care setting changes urgency, monitoring level, and the expected nursing action.
Negative lead-in flag: false

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