43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999
Abolition of intermediaries or middlemen. 2. Under Tenancy Reform, steps such as regulation of rent, protection of tenancy rights, and providing ownership rights over land to tenants were taken. 3. Reorganisation of agriculture—under this, redistribution of land, consolidation of land holdings or consolidation of holdings (chakbandi), and cooperative farming are included. 14. NABARD lends to-
aTo the individual of agriculture
bThe institutions of rural development
cBanks for agriculture and rural development✓ Correct
dState governments for agriculture
Explanation
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development), established in July 1982 during the Sixth Five Year Plan, is the apex institution that provides credit and other facilities for agriculture and rural development. NABARD does not generally provide finance directly; it mainly provides finance through cooperative banks, commercial banks, regional rural banks, etc.
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