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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state government started the preliminary works on implementing the Solar Fence Farmland Protection Programme, under the Central Agriculture Improvement Scheme to protect agricultural lands of the districts?
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Karnataka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Under this scheme, a subsidy of 85% will be provided if three or more farmers are opted to install solar fencing and if farmer opted to install solar fencing on individual land then 80 percent subsidy will be provided . The fence will be energized with the help of solar power.

Detailed explanation-2: -The solar powered fenceelectrifies the fence with pulsating current and these pulses are the “shock” felt by an animal that touches an electrified fence. Unlike a conventional fence, an electric fence is a psychological barrier such that animals learn to respect the fence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solar Panel Subsidy in Uttar Pradesh, 2022: Rs. 7, 800/kW.

Detailed explanation-4: -A solar fence works like an electric fence which delivers a brief yet fierce shock when human beings or animals come in contact with the fence. The shock enables a deterrent effect while ensuring that no loss of life is caused.

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