Multiple choice

When was the Cooperative Societies Act first passed in India?

  1. 1902

  2. 1900

  3. 1906

  4. 1904

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Cooperative Credit Societies Act was passed in 1904 during Lord Curzon's viceroyalty. This legislation provided the legal framework for cooperative movements in rural areas, helping farmers access credit without exploitative moneylenders. It marked a significant step in rural institutional development.