The correct answer is (a) 1998-1999.
The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme is a credit card scheme for farmers in India. It was introduced in 1998-1999 by the Government of India to provide easy and affordable credit to farmers for agricultural purposes. The scheme is implemented by the State Governments and the Reserve Bank of India.
Under the KCC Scheme, farmers can avail a loan of up to Rs. 3 lakhs for agricultural purposes. The loan can be used for purchase of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural implements, and other inputs. The loan can also be used for construction of irrigation facilities, purchase of livestock, and other agricultural activities.
The KCC Scheme is a very popular scheme among farmers. It has helped to improve the agricultural productivity in India. The scheme has also helped to reduce the indebtedness of farmers.
The other options are incorrect because the KCC Scheme was not introduced in those years.