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What is the name given to the dedicated TV channel for farmers that was announced in the Union Budget for 2014-15 and Rs. 100 crore was set aside for its establishment?
Options
Kisan
Farmers Show
Krishi Channel
None o f the above
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Solution
Kisan
Explanation:
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech for 2014-15 said that a sum of Rs 100 crore has been set aside for Kisan (Farmers) Television to provide real-time information on various farming and agriculture issues.
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