The 'Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana' (RKVY) aims to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana' (RKVY) aims to:

A. Promote export of agricultural commodities

B. Provide loans to farmers

C. Establish agricultural universities

D. Increase public investment in agriculture

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

RKVY was launched in 2007 to incentivize states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors, aiming to achieve 4% annual growth.

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