The Rural infrastructure fund set up in 1995

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The Rural infrastructure fund set up in 1995 - 96, is maintained by the

1. Reserve Bank of India
2. State Bank of India
3. NABARD
4. Regional Rural Bank

Correct Option: C

The Rural infrastructure fund was set up by the Government in 1995 - 96 for financing ongoing rural infrastructure projects. The Fund is maintained by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Domestic commercial banks contribute to the fund to the extent of their shortfall in stipulated priority sector lending to agriculture.