Statement:
The political party in Albasta won on the promise of introducing policies to help the region's farmers, who suffer from exploitation by individual landlords and an inability to repay loans due to poor weather conditions. A year after that party came into power, the state experienced one of its worst droughts in recent history, with pressure building from the farmer population. Which of the following actions should the government take to help the farmers in the short and long term?
Courses of Action:
I) Subsidise a portion of the loans owed to the individual landlords to help the farmers.
II) Provide the farmers micro-loans at a low rate of interest.
III) Promote agriculture education, promoting the farming of crops that take comparatively less water.
Solution
Action I is not a practical approach; giving money to pay the debts of individual landlords opens the policy to misuse by many and is prone to corruption.
Action II provides short-term relief by offering affordable credit, which can help farmers sustain themselves during the crisis.
Action III tackles the root cause by promoting sustainable farming practices and drought-resistant crops, ensuring long-term resilience.
Only II and III follow.
Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
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