Arrange the agricultural development of India in chronological order from Independence to the present day:

(A) Green Revolution
(B) Agro-Climatic Planning
(C) Intensive Agricultural District Programme
(D) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct option is (C), (A), (B), (D).

To understand the chronological progression of agricultural development initiatives in India from Independence to the present day, we can examine the historical timeline of each program/event:

1. Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP) - (C):
Launched in 1960-61, the IADP was the first major effort to increase agricultural production through a concentrated sector approach. Popularly known as the "Package Programme", it was implemented in selected districts with high potential for irrigation and assured rainfall to demonstrate the efficacy of combining modern agricultural practices (seeds, fertilizers, credit, and technical know-how).

2. Green Revolution - (A):
Beginning in the mid-1960s (specifically around 1966-67), the Green Revolution introduced High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds (mainly for wheat and rice), modern chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and improved irrigation techniques. This phase dramatically increased food grain production, helping India achieve food self-sufficiency.

3. Agro-Climatic Planning - (B):
Introduced in 1988 by the Planning Commission of India during the formulation of the Eighth Five-Year Plan, this approach divided the country into 15 distinct agro-climatic regions. The objective was to plan agricultural development systematically based on regional characteristics such as soil type, climate, rainfall, and water resources.

4. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) - (D):
Formulated as one of the key missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), NMSA was operationalized in 2014-15. It focuses on promoting sustainable agriculture practices, improving resource conservation, and making agriculture resilient to climate change.

Thus, arranging these agricultural developments in chronological order from earliest to latest yields: (C) Intensive Agricultural District Programme ⇒ (A) Green Revolution ⇒ (B) Agro-Climatic Planning ⇒ (D) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.