21. The 97th Amendment Act provides for the establishment of a __ to facilitate the voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic governance, and professional management of cooperative societies.
a) National Cooperative Federation
b) Cooperative Development Fund
c) National Cooperative Training Institute
d) National Cooperative Policy Commission
22. The 97th Amendment Act makes it obligatory for the cooperative societies to hold their annual general meeting within __ from the close of the financial year.
a) 2 months
b) 3 months
c) 4 months
d) 6 months
23. The 97th Amendment Act prohibits the government from interfering in the management and affairs of cooperative societies, except in cases where __.
a) The society is involved in illegal activities
b) The society fails to conduct elections on time
c) The society is unable to pay its debts
d) The society violates the provisions of the Constitution
24. According to the 97th Amendment Act, the cooperative societies shall be __ in nature.
a) Non-profit
b) Profit-oriented
c) State-controlled
d) Government-owned
25. The 97th Amendment Act provides for the establishment of a __ to provide technical assistance and support to the cooperative societies.
a) Cooperative Development Cell
b) Cooperative Promotion Board
c) Cooperative Assistance Fund
d) Cooperative Service Center
