Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

Agricultural insurance reform: When was the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) introduced, replacing the Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme? State the launch year at which NAIS began implementation.

Difficulty: Easy

1995
1997
1999
2002

Correct Answer: 1999

Explanation:

ContextNAIS replaced the earlier Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme and was rolled out starting Rabi 1999–2000. The introduction year recorded is 1999.

Final Answer1999

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