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Current Affairs UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Consider following statements about Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and state which one of them is incorrect?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Additional Central assistance under the scheme would be available as 80% grant to the States.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Additional Central assistance under the scheme would be available as 80% grant to the States. ”.
The incorrect statement about the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is: 3) Additional Central assistance under the scheme would be available as 80% grant to the States.

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