NABARD is an apex finance institution set up by the Indian Government in 1982. What does 'R' in NABARD stand for?

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  1. Rural
  2. Rank
  3. Regulatory
  4. Right

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Option 1 : Rural
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The correct answer is Rural.Key Points

  • NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
  • It was set up by the Government of India in 1982 with the mandate of promoting sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development.

Additional Information

  • Regulatory is partially correct as NABARD also regulates and supervises the functions of cooperative banks and regional rural banks.
  • However, it is not the primary function of NABARD.
  • NABARD provides various financial and non-financial services to agriculture and rural sectors, such as credit support, development assistance, capacity building, research and development, and market interventions.
  • It also acts as a refinancing institution for banks and other financial institutions involved in agriculture and rural development, and mobilizes resources from domestic and international sources for rural development programs.

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