The Union Budget 2018 announced that Operation Green will be launched for agriculture with a corpus of ______.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rs. 500 crore.
In the Union Budget 2018, the government announced Operation Green to stabilize the supply and prices of key agricultural commodities like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes (TOP). A corpus of Rs. 500 crore was allocated for this initiative, aimed at reducing post-harvest losses, improving storage infrastructure, and ensuring better price realization for farmers.
Other options:
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Rs. 1,000 crore: Incorrect, as the initial allocation was Rs. 500 crore.
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Rs. 5,000 crore: Much higher than the announced budget.
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Rs. 100 crore: Too low for such a large-scale agricultural scheme.
Operation Green was inspired by Operation Flood (for dairy) and sought to enhance farmer incomes through efficient supply chains.