During last five years, which of the following Institutions have extended the largest amount of fresh credit for
agriculture in India among all the institutions given in the list ?
(A) NABARD (Direct credit)
(B) Commercial Banks
(C) Cooperative Banks
(D) Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
(E) Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks

1 Answer

Answer :

(E) Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks

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