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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, announced in the Interim Budget 2019, aims at:

A

providing life insurance for small and marginal farmers

B

ensuring effective implementation of minimum support prices for the edible crops.

C

providing medical insurance for small farmers families

D

ensuring minimum income for farmers families who own up to two hectare of cultivable land.

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Explanation- In this scheme, Rs 6,000 per year will be paid to each eligible farmer in three instalments and will be deposited directly to their bank accounts.
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