सहकारी क्षेत्राचे प्रमुख उद्दिष्ट कोणते ?

The correct answer is Option B (Maximisation of welfare of the economically backward class).

Key Points:
• The core motto of cooperation is *"Each for all and all for each"*. Unlike the private sector which pursues profit maximization, cooperatives operate under the principle of service.
• Fundamental Objective:
• The overarching purpose is maximisation of welfare for economically weaker and marginalized sections by shielding them from exploitation by middlemen, usurious moneylenders, and monopolists.
• While credit supply to agriculture (Option 3) and protecting consumers (Option 4) are specialized functional roles, the broader socio-economic objective of the cooperative model is welfare maximization of the economically backward.
• Therefore, Option 2 is the most inclusive and correct answer.
• Key Takeaway: The cooperative sector prioritizes service and maximizing the socioeconomic welfare of economically weaker groups over private profit.