Multiple choice

Which of the following is the total amount Government of India has earmarked for Agriculture Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme 2008?

  1. Rs. 10,000 Crore

  2. Rs. 25,000 Crore

  3. Rs. 45,000 Crore

  4. Rs. 72,000 Crore

  5. Rs. 83,000 Crore

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Agriculture Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme 2008 was a landmark initiative by the Government of India with a total allocation of Rs. 72,000 Crore. This scheme aimed to alleviate debt burden of farmers facing financial distress, providing either complete debt waiver or partial relief depending on landholding size and loan amounts.