- The passage explicitly states, "The role of Primary Agricultural Co-operative Banks (PACBs) is crucial in providing agricultural credit and non-credit facilities to the farmers... The PACBs have been playing a significant role in agricultural development". - While the passage mentions agriculture as an important source of livelihood (Option A), the core focus and elaboration in the text is on the function and importance of PACBs. - The passage does not mention rainfall or government efforts leading to overall prosperity (Option B), nor does it discuss groundwater over-exploitation (Option D).
Which of the following is best implied in the passage?
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Agricultural Inputs: Seeds, Fertilizers, Irrigation, Power)
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Answer: C. Primary agricultural cooperative banks play a crucial role in agricultural development
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