To let small farmers afford HYV inputs, the government gave low interest loans and:
AFree imported tractors
BExport licences
CExtra land ceilings
DSubsidised fertilisers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Subsidised fertilisers
1. Without help only big farmers could adopt HYV.
2. Inputs were made affordable.
3. Fertilisers were subsidised.
_Source: syllabus Economics, Indian Economic Development, Chapter 2, Indian Economy 1950 to 1990._
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