Directions: Read the given paragraph and select the option which can be inferred from the given paragraph.

The Cluster Development Programme has a great potential to transform the entire horticulture ecosystem by creating last-mile connectivity with the use of multimodal transport for efficient and timely evacuation and transportation of horticulture produce. The CDP will also create cluster-specific brands, while helping the economy, to integrate them into national and global value chains, thereby providing higher remuneration to farmers. The CDP will benefit around 10 lakh farmers and related stakeholders along the value chain. The CDP aims to improve exports of targeted crops by about 20% and create cluster-specific brands to enhance the competitiveness of cluster crops. A lot of investment will also come in the horticulture sector through CDP.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is option (1) i.e "The Cluster Development Programme is a cash cow for the economy and farmers."

Key Points

It is given that:
- "The CDP will also create cluster-specific brands, while helping the economy, to integrate them into national and global value chains, thereby providing higher remuneration to farmers."
- " A lot of investment will also come in the horticulture sector through CDP."
  - From these sentences it is clear that the CDP is beneficial and profitable for farmers and economy.

Hence, the correct answer is "The Cluster Development Programme is a cash cow for the economy and farmers."

Additional Information

A cash cow: An activity or business which provides continuous profit.
- Example: the IPL is a cash cow for BCCI.