CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state is to waive farmers’ loans up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers having land up to 5 acres covered?
A
Haryana
B
Maharashtra
C
Punjab
D
Jharkhand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Farm loan waivers are customised schemes announced by states to help the peasants. When there is a poor monsoon or natural calamity, farmers may be unable to repay loans. The rural distress in such situations often prompts States or the Centre to offer relief-reduction or complete waiver of loans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Debt burden on Punjab’s each agricultural household Rs 2 lakh against national average Rs 74, 121.

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