41. Which region has the highest number of lead districts under the scheme?
a) Northern Region
b) Southern Region
c) Eastern Region
d) Western Region
42. How many districts are covered by the Lead Bank Scheme in a state with less than 2 million population?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
43. Which committee recommended the establishment of Cooperative Banks to support the Lead Bank Scheme?
a) Mahalanobis Committee
b) Gadgil Committee
c) Nayak Committee
d) Kelkar Committee
44. How does the Lead Bank Scheme contribute to rural infrastructure development?
a) By funding the construction of roads and bridges
b) By setting up cold storage facilities
c) By funding the installation of solar panels
d) All of the above
45. Which agency conducts the Lead Bank Scheme committee meetings at the national level?
b) NITI Aayog
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Indian Banks’ Association
