CLEAN : India farmers block roads in national action against new laws

The transcript discusses the impact of new laws on Indian farmers, highlighting concerns about government policies and corporate involvement. It emphasizes the challenges faced by farmers due to inadequate pricing and lack of capital, and the potential consequences of these laws on their livelihoods.

What is the main concern discussed in the first section regarding the new laws?

• The potential for widespread protests

• The effect on the Indian monarchy

• The impact on the media

• The benefits for corporate buyers

How do the new laws threaten the farmers' livelihoods according to the second section?

• By introducing new farming techniques

• By eliminating government purchase systems

• By providing subsidies to farmers

• By increasing taxes on crops

What is the farmers' main fear if the new laws are implemented?

• They will have to pay more taxes

• They will have to change their crops

• They will lose their land

• They will not survive financially

What change in the purchase system is highlighted in the third section?

• From cash to credit purchases

• From government to corporate purchases

• From corporate to government purchases

• From local to international purchases

Why are farmers concerned about selling their crops to corporates?

• Corporates offer higher prices

• Corporates have better storage facilities

• Corporates provide better quality seeds

• Corporates do not offer fair prices

What is the government's role in the current purchase system?

• To regulate crop prices

• To purchase crops directly from farmers

• To export crops internationally

• To provide subsidies to farmers

What financial challenges do farmers face as discussed in the final section?

• Lack of access to modern technology

• Inability to secure loans

• Insufficient capital and profits

• High cost of fertilizers