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What does the 'PM-KUSUM' scheme aim to promote across rural India?
A. Installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants to provide energy security to farmers and enhance rural income.✓ Correct Answer
B. Provision of free chemical fertilizers and high-yielding seed varieties.
C. Construction of cold storage chains for perishable horticultural produce.
D. Mechanization of small landholdings through tractor rental subsidies.
💡 Solution & Explanation
The PM-KUSUM scheme supports farmers by promoting decentralized solar power production, installing standalone solar pumps, and grid-connecting agricultural feeders to enhance energy security. It supplements rural incomes by allowing farmers to sell surplus power back to the grid. Government welfare schemes are heavily tested in general studies.
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