Which of the following is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme?
Answer: B
PM-KISAN provides direct income support of ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in three installments of ₹2,000 each.
Q.2Easy
What is the maximum land holding limit for a farmer to be eligible under PM-KISAN scheme?
Answer: B
The scheme covers small and marginal farmers with land holding up to 2 hectares (approximately 5 acres).
Q.3Easy
Which ministry oversees the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
Answer: A
The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare with participation of insurance companies.
Q.4Easy
What is the primary focus of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?
Answer: B
NMSA focuses on sustainable agriculture through soil health management, water conservation, and climate adaptation strategies.
Q.5Easy
Calculate the total number of bags (50 kg each) of fertilizer needed for 100 hectares if the recommended dose is 25 kg per hectare.
Answer: A
Total fertilizer needed = 100 hectares × 25 kg/hectare = 2,500 kg. Number of 50 kg bags = 2,500 ÷ 50 = 50 bags.
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Q.6Easy
If a farmer receives ₹12,000 annually under PM-KISAN scheme in three equal installments, what is the amount of each installment?
Answer: B
Annual amount = ₹12,000. Number of installments = 3. Amount per installment = ₹12,000 ÷ 3 = ₹4,000.
Q.7Easy
A farmer cultivates paddy on 5 hectares with a yield of 50 quintals per hectare. What is the total production in metric tons?
Answer: C
Total production = 5 hectares × 50 quintals/hectare = 250 quintals. Converting to metric tons: 250 quintals ÷ 10 = 25 metric tons.
Q.8Easy
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
Answer: B
PMFBY is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in collaboration with state governments and insurance companies.
Q.9Easy
What is the primary objective of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)?
Answer: A
PKVY aims to promote organic farming by encouraging farmers to adopt organic practices and obtain organic certification to access premium markets.
Q.10Easy
The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) was launched in which year?
Answer: B
RKVY was launched in 2007 as a centrally sponsored scheme to accelerate agricultural growth across states through multi-state and state-specific programs.
Q.11Easy
What is the primary focus of the Soil Health Card scheme?
Answer: B
The Soil Health Card scheme provides farmers with periodic information on soil nutrient content, organic matter, and recommendations for appropriate nutrient management.
Q.12Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme transfers how much annual assistance to eligible farmers?
Answer: B
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible small and marginal farmers in three installments of ₹2,000 each. Later, it was extended to all landholding farmers.
Q.13Easy
Which ministry oversees the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution implements NFSA 2013, which aims to provide food security to eligible households through the Public Distribution System.
Q.14Easy
Which of the following crops is a rabi season crop primarily grown in Bihar?
Answer: B
Wheat is a rabi (winter) season crop grown in Bihar from October to March. Rice is a kharif crop, while maize and cotton are also kharif crops.
Q.15Easy
What is the primary source of irrigation in Bihar?
Answer: B
Bihar relies heavily on rivers (Ganga, Brahmaputra) and canal systems for irrigation. The Indo-Gangetic Plain provides extensive water resources through these natural channels.
Q.16Easy
Which fertilizer is most commonly used in Bihar's agriculture?
Answer: B
Urea (nitrogen-based fertilizer) is the most widely used chemical fertilizer in Bihar due to its effectiveness for rice and wheat cultivation and government subsidy.
Q.17Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) covers crop insurance for how many years from the date of enrollment?
Answer: A
PMFBY provides crop insurance coverage for one agricultural year (kharif or rabi season) at a time. Farmers must enroll annually for continuous coverage.
