<prompt> Which of the following is first launched programme associated with rural drinking water supply?Accelerated Rural Water Supply programmeRajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water missionSwajaldharaTechnology Mission  <response>: Accelerated Rural Water Supply programme was launched in 1972-73. Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking water mission was staed in1991-92. It was later scaled up to Swajaldhara in 2002. Ref: Health policies and programmes in India, D.K. Taneja 11th edition page: 397 