Indian Geography UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

The Apex Body to finance agriculture in India is

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: NABARD

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “NABARD”.

NABARD is the apex institution at national level for agricultural credit. NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Credit. It helps to uplift the village economy.

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