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Module: General Practice

Q63: The "Stand-Up India" scheme mandates that loans must be provided for setting up a "Greenfield Enterprise." In the context of this scheme, what does the term "Greenfield Enterprise" strictly imply?

A
An enterprise involved in environment-friendly or renewable energy activities.
B
An enterprise located in a designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) or rural belt.
C
The first-time venture of the beneficiary in the manufacturing, services, trading, or agri-allied sector.
D
An enterprise that has been profitable for at least 3 years and is now seeking expansion.
✅ Correct Answer: C
🎯 Quick Answer:
It refers to the first-time venture of the beneficiary.
Concept Definition: Greenfield vs.
Brownfield.
Structural Breakdown: 1. Greenfield: A new project built from scratch.
Under Stand-Up India, it specifically means the applicant is starting a business for the first time.
2. Sector: Initially limited to Manufacturing, Services, and Trading, it now includes Agri-allied activities (like fisheries, dairy, etc.). 3. Exclusion: It does not cover the expansion or modernization of existing businesses (which would be "Brownfield").