Correct answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation
- A
1, 2 and 5 only
1, 2 and 5 only. Tractors/harvesters and a house/cold-store are investment/long-term, not KCC short-term as keyed.
- B
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only. Working capital to maintain assets, household consumption, post-harvest expenses. Not combine/tractor purchase or house-and-village cold storage.
- C
2, 3, 4 and 5 only
2, 3, 4 and 5 only. Keeps the capex limbs.
- D
1, 2, 3 4 and 5
All five. 2 and 5 fail.
Summary. Official key is (b) 1, 3 and 4 only. KCC short-term support: farm working capital, family consumption, post-harvest costs. Machinery and house/cold-storage construction are not that window.
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