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Agricultural Credit

Asked 2 times in CSE over 5 years (1999–2004), peaking in 1999.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1999–2004
Span
1999
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1999
  • Recurs across 2 years (1999–2004)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

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CSE2004

Consider the following statements

  1. The loans disbursed to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme are covered under Rashtriya Krishi Beema Yojna of Life Insurance Corporation of India
  2. The Kisan Credit Card holders are provided personal accident insurance of Rs. 50,000 for accidental death and Rs. 25,000 for permanent disability

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 2 only ✓
  3. C Both 1 and 2
  4. D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Agriculture › Agri Schemes & Institutions
CSE1999
The farmers are provided credit from a number of sources for their short and long-term needs. The main sources of credit to the farmers include
  1. A the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies, commercial banks, RRBs and private money lenders ✓
  2. B the NABARD, RBI, commercial banks and private money lenders
  3. C the District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs), the lead banks, IRDP and JRY
  4. D the Large-Scale Multi-purpose Adivasis Programme, DCCB, IFFCO and c01mnercial ba s
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Agriculture › Agri Economy & Marketing

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