Correct answer: (c) 2, 3 and 6 only
Explanation
- A
1, 2 and 5 only
1, 2 and 5 only. MSP and loan waivers are subsidies/transfers, not public capital formation as keyed.
- B
1, 3, 4 and 5 only
1, 3, 4 and 5 only. Free power and waivers are not public investment.
- C
2, 3 and 6 only
2, 3 and 6 only. Computerising PACS, social-capital development, and government cold storages. MSP, free electricity and loan waivers are not public investment in this item.
- D
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
All six. Over-counts price and transfer policies.
Summary. Official key is (c) 2, 3 and 6 only. Public investment in agriculture here is capital and institution-building: PACS computerisation, social capital, public cold storage. MSP, free power and debt waiver are support policies, not investment.
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