Question

Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect one. A comprehensive land development programme was initiated by the government of India in 1980s and 1990s, which included the reforms 1) Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone, fire and disease 2) Collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari 3) Establishment of Grameen banks, cooperative societies 4) Kissan Credit Card (KCC), Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) schemes

Answer 1

Answer:

2nd option is the correct one

Answer 2

Statement 1 or Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone, fire, and disease is said to be incorrect.

• The land development programs that were initiated in the 1980s and 1990s focused on providing insurance in terms of crops and establishing a development route to the farmers.

• The first step was to abolish zamindari.

• The next step was to establish a bank for farmers or insurance for their products.

• Establishment of  Kissan Credit Card (KCC), Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) schemes.

• Special weather bulletins and agricultural programs for farmers on radio and TV.

• In this way, the farmer was aware of the situation, have financial aid even if the crop fails, will have a clear-cut idea of the crop to grow for a different climate, etc.