2003 पर्यंत महाराष्ट्र राज्य कृषी व ग्रामीण विकास बँक हे कोणत्या बँकेचे नाव होते ?

The correct answer is Option C (Land Development Bank).

Key Points:
• Evolution of Long-term Cooperative Credit in Maharashtra:
• Long-term cooperative credit institutions in India originated as Land Mortgage Banks in the 1920s to relieve agricultural debt by mortgaging land.
• Subsequently, their mandate transformed into productive agricultural asset creation (tractors, wells, pump-sets, land leveling), leading to their redesignation as Land Development Banks (LDBs - भूविकास बँक).
• In Maharashtra, the apex structure was called the Maharashtra State Land Development Bank, which was renamed the Maharashtra State Co-operative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (popularly known continuing as the Bhuvikas Bank).
• Therefore, the Land Development Bank (भूविकास बँक) was known by this designation (Option 3).
• Key Takeaway: The Land Development Bank (LDB) served as the Maharashtra State Agricultural and Rural Development Bank providing long-term farm credit.