Agriculture Scheme MCQ For Agri exam
With the aim of reforming Government delivery system by re-engineering the existing process in welfare schemes for simpler and faster flow of information/funds and to ensure accurate targeting of the beneficiaries, de-duplication and reduction of fraud Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) was started on 1st January, 2013.
DBT Mission was created in the Planning Commission to act as the nodal point for the implementation of the DBT programs. The Mission was transferred to the Department of Expenditure in July, 2013 and continue to function till 14.9.2015.
Q.) How many schemes are covered under the above-mentioned mission, as per the official site?
[1] 302
[2] 316
[3] 325
[4] 335
[5] 340
ANS: – [2] 316
• JAM i.e. Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile are DBT enablers. These provide a unique opportunity to implement DBT in all welfare schemes across country including States & UTs.
• 316 Schemes from 53 Ministries are covered under DBT as per the official site.=>GET IBPS AFO BOOKS <=
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This scheme aims at supporting sustainable production in agriculture sector by way of providing financial support to farmers suffering crop loss/damage arising out of unforeseen events and stabilizing the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming.
The Scheme covers all Food & Oilseeds crops and Annual Commercial/Horticultural Crops for which past yield data is available and for which requisite number of Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) will be conducted being a part of the General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES).
Q.) Which of the following schemes has been discussed in the above paragraph?
[1] PMKMY
[2] PMFBY
[3] RKVY-RAFTAAR
[4] PM-AASHA
[5] None of the above
ANS: – [2] PMFBY
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been discussed in the above paragraph
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Q.) Which of the following is/are not the features of the PMFBY scheme?
a. Uniform premium of 2% for Kharif Crops, 1.5% for Rabi Crops and 5% for commercial and Horticulture crops.
b. Enrolment under the Scheme has been made mandatory for all farmers from Kharif 2018.
c. Central Subsidy to be limited for premium rates up to 25% for unirrigated areas/crops and 30% for irrigated areas/crops.
[1] a and b only
[2] b and c only
[3] a and c only
[4] a, b and c only
[5] None of the above
ANS: – [2] b and c only
• Also, Central Subsidy to be limited for premium rates upto 30% for unirrigated areas/crops and 25% for irrigated areas/crops.
• Enrolment under the Scheme has been made voluntary for all farmers from Kharif 2020.
• PMFBY Scheme provides comprehensive insurance coverage against crop loss—> pre-harvest + post-harvest (Upto 14 days) + in case farmer didn’t sow seed because of contingency( 25% of sum insured)
• Uniform premium of 2% for Kharif Crops, 1.5% for Rabi Crops and 5% for commercial and Horticulture crops.
• Premium subsidy will be shared between the centre and state in the ratio 50:50 with exception of North eastern states ( 90:10)
• Use of Remote Sensing Technology, Smart phones & Drones for quick estimation of crop losses to ensure early settlement of claims.
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The third phase of the government’s flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) has been launched in 600 districts across all states of the country. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, this phase will focus on new-age and COVID-related skills. On the basis of the learning gained from PMKVY 1.0 and PMKVY 2.0, the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has improved the newer version of the scheme to match the current policy doctrine and energize the skilling ecosystem affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Q.) Which of the following is/are the objectives of the above-mentioned scheme?
a. Provide support to youth for skill training and certification.
b. Promote sustainable Skill Centres for greater participation of private sector.
c. Create an ecosystem for the youth to make informed choices on the available skilling avenues.
[1] a and b only
[2] b and c only
[3] a and c only
[4] a, b and c
[5] None of the above
ANS: – [4] a, b and c
PMKVY 3.0
• Create an ecosystem for the youth to make informed choices on the available skilling avenues.
• Provide support to youth for skill training and certification.
• Promote sustainable Skill Centres for greater participation of the private sector.
• Benefit 8 lakh youth over the scheme period (2020-21).
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revised the MSP for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) list and has included _________ additional MFPs in the list. Central government had introduced a minimum support price (MSP) for a select list of MFP through “Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce through Minimum Support price and development of Value Chain of MFP” scheme in 2011 to provide a social safety net to these underprivileged forest dwellers, and to aid in their empowerment. ________, as the apex national organisation involved in the improvement of the livelihood and empowerment of these tribal people, is the nodal agency for the implementation of the scheme.
Q.) How many MFPs have been included by Ministry of Tribal Affairs in the list?
[1] 12
[2] 14
[3] 16
[4] 18
[5] 10
ANS: – [2] 14
• Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revised the MSP for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) list and has included 14 additional MFPs in the list.
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Q.) Which of the following is/are the key features of the “Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce through Minimum Support Price and development of Value Chain of MFP” scheme?
a. Minimum Support Price would be determined by the Ministry with technical help of NITI Aayog.
b. The responsibility of purchasing MFP on MSP will be with State designated agencies.
c. Scheme establishes a system to ensure fair monetary returns for forest dweller’s efforts in collection, primary processing, storage, packaging, transportation etc.
while ensuring the sustainability of the resource base.
[1] a and c only
[2] a and b only
[3] b and c only
[4] a, b and c
[5] None of the Above
ANS: – [3] b and c only
• The Minimum Support Price would be determined by the Ministry with technical help of TRIFED.
Biotech-KISAN scheme is a farmer centric scheme for farmers, developed by and with farmers.
It is a Pan-India program, following a hub-and spoke model and stimulates entrepreneurship and innovation in farmers and empowers women.
The Biotech- KISAN Hubs are expected to fulfil the technology requirement to generate agriculture and bio- resource related jobs and better livelihood ensuring biotechnological benefits to small and marginal farmers.
Biotech-KISAN also has unique a feature to identify and promote local farm leadership in both genders.
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Q.) Which of the following is/are the components of the Biotech-KISAN scheme?
[1] Biotech – KISAN Hub
[2] Partnering Institutions
[3] Research Projects
[4] International Training
[5] All the Above
ANS: – [5] All of the Above
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Q.) Which of the following is/are the key features of the Biotech-KISAN scheme?
a. It is being implemented in 15 agro – climatic zones of India in phased manner.
b. Mahila Biotech-KISAN fellowships programme was included under this scheme to train and educate the farm practices for women farmers.
c. The hub will consist of tinkering lab, communication cell and will organise training, workshops, awareness programmes to encourage innovation in the young as well as women farmers.
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[2] b and c only
[3] a and c only
[4] a, b and c
[5] None of the above
ANS: – [4] a, b and c
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_____is a food security welfare scheme announced by the Government of India in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
The program is operated by the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
The scheme aims to feed the poorest citizens of India by providing grain through the Public Distribution System, to all the priority households (ration card holders and those identified by the Antyodaya Anna Yojana scheme).
Q.) Which of the following scheme has been discussed in above paragraph?
[1] AAY
[2] Krishonnati Yojana
[3] TPDS
[4] PMGKAY
[5] None of the above
ANS: – [4] PMGKAY
• Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana has been discussed in above paragraph.
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Q.) Which of the following is/are the key features of the PMGKAY scheme?
a. This scheme covers 80 crore ration card holders.
b. Scheme has been extended till Nov 2021.
c. Each household was provided 5 kg of foodgrains (rice or wheat) and 1 kg of pulses (only channa) free of cost.
[1] a and b only
[2] b and c only
[3] a and c only
[4] a, b and c
[5] None of the above
ANS: – [3] a and c only
• PMGKAY Scheme was launched in April 2020 for 3 months but extended till Nov 2020.
Government is taking holistic measures to make exports competitive whether it is ensuring access to affordable
credit, initiating exporter friendly schemes, promoting districts as export hubs, improving logistics and improving utilisation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
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In order to boost India’s exports, one of the measures taken by government is to introduce a scheme namely Interest Equalization Scheme from 2015 providing interest equalisation at 3% for labour intensive / MSME sectors.
The rate was increased to 5% for MSME sectors with effect from 2 November 2018 and merchant exporters were covered under the scheme with effect from 2 January 2019.
Q.) The above discussed scheme is being implemented by _________.
[1] Ministry of Finance
[2] DGFT
[3] RBI
[4] Ministry of Commerce
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [2] DGFT
• Implemented by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) through commercial banks
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Q.) Interest Equalization Scheme has been extended for ________.
[1] 6 months
[2] 3 months
[3] 9 months
[4] 12 months
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [2] 3 months
• Implemented by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) through commercial banks
• As per Reserve Bank of India, Government of India has approved the extension of Interest Equalization Scheme for Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit for a further period of 3 months, i.e., up to September 30, 2021.
• Earlier in April, the scheme was extended till June 30, 2021.
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Q.) Recently (July 2021), the Prime Minister of India has interacted with beneficiaries of Digital India and called this decade as _________.
[1] India’s Futureade
[2] India’s Techade
[3] India’s Grow-age
[4] India’s Techage
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [2] India’s Techade
• While interacting with beneficiaries of Digital India, PM called this decade as ‘India’s Techade’.
• As per Prime Minister, in the last six-seven years due to Digital India, around Rs 17 lakh crore has been transferred to the bank accounts of beneficiaries under various schemes.
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It launched eNAM with the aim of networking the existing Mandis on a common online market platform as “One Nation One Market” for agricultural commodities in India. This digital initiative of Government of India provides a single window service for all Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) related information and services, including commodity arrivals, quality assaying, competitive bid offers and electronic payment settlement directly into farmers’ accounts. This online digital market aims at reducing transaction costs, bridging information asymmetries, and helping expansion of market access for farmers and other stakeholders.
Q.) Which of the following reforms need to be carry out by states in their APMC Act to integrate their mandis with the eNAM initiative?
[1] Single trading license (Unified) to be valid across the state
[2] Single point levy of market fee across the state
[3] Provision for e-auction/ e-trading as a mode of price discovery
[4] 1 and 3 only
[5] All of the above
Ans: – [5] All of the above
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Q.) States/Union Territories need to sign an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Survey of India for implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme. As on July 2021, how many States/UTs have signed this MoU?
[1] 22
[2] 26
[3] 27
[4] 28
[5] 31
Ans: – [2] 26
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Q.) TRIFED has collaborated with NITI Aayog to implement which of the following schemes in the districts that have been identified as aspirational districts by NITI Aayog?
[1] EMRS
[2] Tech for Tribals
[3] Van Dhan Yojana
[4] TRIFOOD
[5] None of the Above
Ans: – [3] Van Dhan Yojana
• Recently, TRIFED has collaborated with NITI Aayog to implement the Van Dhan Yojana in the districts that have
been identified as aspirational districts by NITI Aayog.
• Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) is a national level cooperative body under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
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Q.) Which of the following is the initiatives under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission?
[1] Gokul Grams
[2] National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre
[3] Pashu Sanjeevani
[4] E- Pashu Haat – Nakul Prajnan Bazaar
[5] All of the above
Ans: – [5] All of the above
• Initiatives under Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
• Gokul Grams
• National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre
• E- Pashu Haat – Nakul Prajnan Bazaar
• Pashu Sanjeevani
• National Bovine Genomic Center for Indigenous Breeds (NBGC-IB)
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Q.) Which of the following is/are the implementing agencies of National Aquifer Mapping and Management program (NAQUIM) which envisages mapping of aquifers, their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans to facilitate sustainable management of Ground Water Resources in the country?
[1] Department of Water Resources
[2] Central Ground Water Board
[3] NITI Aayog
[4] World Bank
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [2] Central Ground Water Board
• Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is implementing National Aquifer Mapping and Management program (NAQUIM), which envisages mapping of aquifers (water bearing formations), their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans to facilitate sustainable management of Ground Water Resources in the country.
PMKVY(Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) initiative is a government scheme that is launched in 2015.
The main objective of this scheme is to empower the youth of the country with adequate skill sets that boost their chances of getting employment in various sectors of the economy.
It also helps the individual in improving its productivity. Aim of this initiative is to provide market-relevant skills training to more than 40 crore young people in the country by the year 2022.
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Q.) Which of the following is/are the sub-schemes of the above discussed initiative?
[1] National Skill Development Mission
[2] Skill Loan Scheme
[3] Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan
[4] Only 1 and 3
[5] All of the above
Ans: – [5] All of the above
Sub Schemes
• National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)
• Indian Skill Development Service
• National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015
• Skill Loan Scheme
• Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan (PM-YUVA)
• Apprenticeship Protsahan Yojana
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Q.) Which of the following is/are the key features of the PMKVY initiative?
a. Ministry imparts employable skills to the youth through long term training only.
b. The mission offers training, guidance, and support for all traditional types of employment like weavers, cobblers,
carpenters, welders, masons, blacksmiths, nurses, etc.
c. Training imparted would be of international standards.
[1] a and b only
[2] b and c only
[3] a and c only
[4] a, b and c
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [2] b and c only
• Ministry imparts employable skills to the youth through long term and short-term training.
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Q.) Under TRIFOOD Scheme, tertiary value addition centres are being set up by TRIFED at which of the following places?
[1] Jagdalpur, Raigad
[2] Jagdalpur, Rajgarh
[3] Jabalpur, Raigad
[4] Jabalpur, Rajgarh
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [1] Jagdalpur, Raigad
• Under TRIFOOD Scheme, tertiary value addition centres are being set up by TRIFED at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh and Raigad in Maharashtra at a cost of approximately Rs.11 crore.
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Q) Under Pramaparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, assistance of ________ per ha has been provided for 3 years to farmers to use organic inputs.
[1] Rs. 50,000
[2] Rs. 31,000
[3] Rs. 40,000
[4] Rs. 75,000
[5] None of the above
Ans:- [1] Rs. 50,000
• Pramaparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) scheme provides an assistance of Rs. 50,000 per ha for 3 years to farmers to use organic inputs
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Q.) Which of the following states has not taken up natural farming so far under Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati programme?
[1] Kerala
[2] Telangana
[3] Andhra Pradesh
[4] Karnataka
[5] None of the above
Ans:- [2] Telangana
• Telangana has not taken up natural farming so far under Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati programme.
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Q.) As per Mega Food Park Scheme guidelines, each Mega Food Park on being fully operational would create direct and indirect employment of about _________ persons.
[1] 2500
[2] 3000
[3] 5000
[4] 10000
[5] None of the above
Ans:- [3] 5000
• As per Mega Food Park Scheme Guidelines, each Mega Food Park on being fully operational would create direct and indirect employment of about 5000 persons.
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The Government of India has launched a scheme to assess the current status of soil.
Under the scheme, the government plans to issue printed reports to farmers which will carry crop-wise recommendations of nutrients and fertilisers required for the individual farms to help farmers to improve productivity through judicious use of inputs.
All soil samples are to be tested in various soil testing labs across the country.
Thereafter, the experts will analyse the strength and weaknesses (micro-nutrients deficiency) of the soil and suggest measures to deal with it.
Q.) Which of the following scheme has been launched by government to assess the current status of soil?
[1] Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana
[2] Soil Health Card Scheme
[3] National Food Security Mission
[4] National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [2] Soil Health Card Scheme
• Soil Health Card Scheme has been launched by government to assess the current status of soil.
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Q.) SHC printed report will contain nutrient status of soil with respect to ________ nutrients status.
[1] 6
[2] 16
[3] 12
[4] 14
[5] 8
Ans: – [3] 12
Soil Health Card (SHC) is a printed report which contains nutrient status of soil with respect to 12 nutrients: pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic Carbon (OC), Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Sulphur (S), Zinc (Zn), Boron (B), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn) and Copper (Cu) of farm holdings.
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Q.) How many new labs have been sanctioned to the states, under the SHC scheme?
[1] 11531
[2] 11783
[3] 12381
[4] 12506
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [1] 11531
• So far, 11531 new labs (491 static, 107 mobile, 8811 minilabs and 2122 village level labs) and strengthening of 829 labs have been sanctioned to the states under the Soil Health Card Scheme.
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Q.) Which of the following is/are the objectives of the SHC scheme?
a. Improve profitability of farmers.
b. To provide soil testing facilities to farmers at nearest lab.
c. Employment generation for rural youth
[1] a and b only
[2] b and c only
[3] a and c only
[4] a, b and c
[5] None of the above
Ans:- [3] a and c only
The objective of the SHC scheme
• To improve soil quality and profitability of farmers
• Employment generation for rural youth
• To update information on soil analysis and provide soil testing facilities to farmers at their doorstep
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Q.) Which of the following organizations has been authorized to prepare a comprehensive plan for procurement and distribution of fortified rice in all the districts of the country under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) & Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme from 2021-2022?
[1] NITI Aayog
[2] FSSAI
[3] Food Corporation of India
[4] Feeding India
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [3] Food Corporation of India
• Food Corporation of India has been asked to come up with a comprehensive plan for procurement and distribution of fortified rice in all the Districts of the country under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) & Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme from 2021-2022.
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The Van Dhan Vikas Yojana is a programme for value addition, branding & marketing of Minor Forest Produces by establishing Van Dhan Kendras to facilitate creation of sustainable livelihoods for the forest-based tribes.
The scheme aims to empower tribals by providing them support in terms of financial capital, training, mentoring, etc. in order to expand their business and enhance earnings.
The sincere efforts, dedication and determination of the tribal entrepreneurs in working collectively starting from the collection of these MFPs through value addition, packaging, branding and marketing of the products has succeeded in making the VDVK a huge success in this fast-developing region.
Q.) Which of the following is nodal agency of the Van Dhan Vikas Yojana scheme?
[1] FSSAI
[2] TRIFED
[3] FCI
[4] NITI Aayog
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [2] TRIFED
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Van Dhan Vikas Yojana: Launch Year 2018 ; Nodal Ministry-Ministry of Tribal Affairs; Nodal Agency-TRIFED
Objective – to improve tribal incomes through value addition of tribal products.
Q.) Which of the following states has emerged as the model state for Van Dhan Vikas Yojana?
[1] Assam
[2] West Bengal
[3] Manipur
[4] Meghalaya
[5] None of the above
Ans: – [3] Manipur
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Q.) How many Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) have so far been sanctioned for promotion of tribal entrepreneurship and livelihood generations?
[1] 1620
[2] 1690
[3] 1770
[4] 1850
[5] 1910
Ans: – [3] 1770
• A total of 1770 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) have so far been sanctioned in 22 States & one Union Territory for promotion of tribal entrepreneurship and livelihood generations wherein a total of about 5.27 Lakhs beneficiaries have been associated.
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