Statement : Should the government of India allow farmers to cultivate the cotton ? Arguments : I. Yes, the rich farmers can afford to buy the fertilizers at market rate as they make considerable profit. II. No, the procurement price fixed by the government is low hence the subsidy at the present level should continue.
Answer: A Applicability on Western soil does not guarantee the same an Indian soil.
Q. No. 56:
Statement : Should India immediately withdraw subsidy on fertilizers bought by the rich farmers ? Arguments : I. Yes, the rich farmers can afford to buy the fertilizers at market rate as they make considerable profit. II. No, the procurement price fixed by the government is low and hence the subsidy at the present level should continue.