{"id":75855,"date":"2024-04-20T12:22:41","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=75855"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:22:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:22:41","slug":"subsidies-on-electricity-for-agriculture-in-bihar-can-lead-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/subsidies-on-electricity-for-agriculture-in-bihar-can-lead-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Subsidies on electricity for agriculture in Bihar can lead to:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Increased groundwater extraction&#8221; option2=&#8221;Financial burden on the state&#8221; option3=&#8221;Inefficient energy use&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Subsidies on electricity for agriculture in Bihar can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased groundwater extraction: When farmers are given free or subsidized electricity, they have an incentive to pump more groundwater than they would otherwise. This can lead to depletion of aquifers and water tables, as well as environmental problems such as land subsidence and saltwater intrusion.<\/li>\n<li>Financial burden on the state: Subsidies on electricity are a form of government spending. When the government subsidizes electricity for agriculture, it is essentially giving farmers a free handout. This can put a strain on the state&#8217;s budget, as well as on the budgets of individual farmers who may not be able to afford to pay for their own electricity.<\/li>\n<li>Inefficient energy use: When farmers are given free or subsidized electricity, they may not be as careful about how they use it. 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