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Module: General Practice

Q14: For the purpose of priority sector classification, a "Small Farmer" is defined as a farmer with a landholding of:

A
Up to 1 hectare
B
More than 1 hectare and up to 2 hectares
C
More than 2 hectares and up to 4 hectares
D
More than 4 hectares
✅ Correct Answer: B
A "Small Farmer" in Priority Sector Lending is defined as having a landholding of more than 1 hectare and up to 2 hectares.
Up to 1 hectare is a Marginal Farmer.