Agricultural Schemes & PM Kisan — Set 6
Indian Agriculture · कृषि योजनाएं और PM किसान · Questions 51–60 of 80
e-NAM platform connects which type of markets to create a unified national market for agriculture?
Correct Answer: B. APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mandis across India
The e-NAM platform creates a unified national market by networking existing APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mandis across India. Through e-NAM, buyers from any part of the country can participate in auctions at any registered mandi, enabling nationwide price discovery. This reduces the need for multiple intermediaries and ensures that farmers receive better prices for their produce.
Blue Revolution in India is associated with the development of which sector?
Correct Answer: B. Fisheries and aquaculture sector
Blue Revolution refers to the holistic development and management of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in India. PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was launched to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries. India is the third largest fish-producing country in the world and aims to leverage its vast coastline, rivers, and water bodies for fisheries growth.
PKVY (Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana) uses which approach to promote organic farming?
Correct Answer: B. Cluster approach with groups of 50 farmers in 50-acre clusters
PKVY uses a cluster approach where farmers are organized into groups of 50 farmers in a cluster of 50 acres to collectively adopt organic farming practices. This group approach facilitates collective certification, shared equipment, and collective marketing of organic produce. Farmers receive financial assistance for three years to transition from conventional to organic farming under this scheme.
Which apex body oversees the cooperative banking sector and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India?
Correct Answer: B. NABARD
NABARD plays a supervisory role over the cooperative banking sector and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India. It conducts inspections, provides guidance, and supports the development of cooperative credit institutions. NABARD also plays a crucial role in the revival and strengthening of cooperative banks through various schemes and financial support.
PM-AASHA scheme covers which categories of crops?
Correct Answer: B. Oilseeds, pulses, and copra
PM-AASHA (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan) covers oilseeds, pulses, and copra—crops where farmers are particularly vulnerable to market price fluctuations. The scheme has three components: Price Support Scheme (PSS) for physical procurement, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) for direct payment of price difference, and Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme (PPPS) on a pilot basis. The scheme aims to ensure that farmers get the full MSP for their produce.
What is the primary purpose of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)?
Correct Answer: B. Supporting post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) was launched to support the creation of post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets such as cold storage, warehouses, processing units, and grading facilities at the farm level. It provides medium to long-term debt financing at subsidized interest rates to agri-entrepreneurs, FPOs, and cooperatives. AIF aims to reduce post-harvest losses and increase farmers' income by improving the agricultural value chain.
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) is implemented by which organization as the apex refinancing body?
Correct Answer: B. NABARD
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) formulated the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme and serves as the apex refinancing body for its implementation. Commercial banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), and cooperative banks implement the KCC scheme at the ground level. NABARD provides refinance to these institutions and monitors the implementation and outreach of the scheme.
RKVY-RAFTAAR is a revamped version of which scheme?
Correct Answer: B. RKVY (Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana)
RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation) is a revamped version of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), which was restructured in 2017. RAFTAAR focuses on agri-startups, agri-business, and entrepreneurship in addition to traditional agricultural development activities. It emphasizes end-to-end value chain development, crop diversification, and capacity building of farmers.
Under the FPO scheme, what financial support does the government provide to each FPO?
Correct Answer: D. ₹18 lakh per FPO over 3 years
Under the 10,000 FPO scheme, the government provides financial support of up to ₹18 lakh per FPO over three years for their establishment and management. This includes provisions for professional management support through Implementing Agencies (IAs) and Cluster Based Business Organisations (CBBOs). The scheme also provides credit guarantee cover to FPOs for loans from lending institutions.
National Horticulture Mission was established to develop which sector?
Correct Answer: B. Fruits, vegetables, and other horticultural crops
National Horticulture Mission (NHM) was launched in 2005-06 to promote holistic growth of the horticulture sector including fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, and flowers. It has now been subsumed under MIDH (Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture). The mission provides financial assistance for production, post-harvest management, and marketing of horticultural produce.