UPSC PRELIMS · ECONOMICS · KISAN CREDIT CARD
Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes? 1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets 2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks 3. Consumption requirements of farm households 4. Post-harvest expenses 5. Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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EXPLANATION
KCC covers short-term cultivation, post-harvest and household consumption needs and working capital for farm assets; house construction is outside the stated purpose.
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