Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?
APer Drop More Crop
BAccelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
CDirect Benefit Transfer to farmers
DGroundwater Management
Correct Answer: C. Direct Benefit Transfer to farmers
Explanation:
PMKSY focuses on irrigation infrastructure and efficiency through its three main components: Per Drop More Crop, AIBP, and Groundwater Management. Direct Benefit Transfer is not a component of PMKSY.
The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) was launched in which year?
A2005
B2007
C2010
D2012
Correct Answer: B. 2007
Explanation:
RKVY was launched in 2007 as a centrally sponsored scheme to accelerate agricultural growth across states through multi-state and state-specific programs.
Which scheme aims to provide crop insurance coverage to farmers at a minimum premium rate?
APrime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme
BPradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
CModified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme
DAll of the above
Correct Answer: B. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Explanation:
PMFBY specifically aims to provide crop insurance at affordable premiums (1.5-5.5% depending on crop type) and standardized sum insured across the country.
What is the primary focus of the Soil Health Card scheme?
ATo monitor soil temperature changes
BTo provide information on soil nutrient status and recommendations
CTo certify organic soil quality
DTo track underground water contamination
Correct Answer: B. To provide information on soil nutrient status and recommendations
Explanation:
The Soil Health Card scheme provides farmers with periodic information on soil nutrient content, organic matter, and recommendations for appropriate nutrient management.
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme transfers how much annual assistance to eligible farmers?
A₹4,000 annually
B₹6,000 annually
C₹8,000 annually
D₹12,000 annually
Correct Answer: B. ₹6,000 annually
Explanation:
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.
Which state in India is the leading producer of sugarcane after Maharashtra?
AUttar Pradesh
BKarnataka
CTamil Nadu
DAndhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh is the second-largest sugarcane producing state in India after Maharashtra, contributing significantly to the national sugarcane production.
The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme allows farmers to access credit for which purposes?
AOnly for buying seeds
BAgricultural production and maintenance of farm assets
CNon-agricultural purposes only
DPersonal consumption only
Correct Answer: B. Agricultural production and maintenance of farm assets
Explanation:
KCC facilitates credit for agricultural production (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides), farm maintenance, and agricultural asset acquisition with simplified documentation.