Agricultural Schemes & PM Kisan — Set 8
Indian Agriculture · कृषि योजनाएं और PM किसान · Questions 71–80 of 80
What does the 'More Crop Per Drop' component of PMKSY focus on?
Correct Answer: B. Improving water use efficiency through micro-irrigation like drip and sprinkler systems
'More Crop Per Drop' is a component of PMKSY that focuses on improving water use efficiency at the farm level through the promotion of micro-irrigation technologies such as drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation. These technologies deliver water directly to plant roots, significantly reducing water wastage compared to flood irrigation. The scheme provides subsidies to farmers for installing drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is known as the 'father' of which significant agricultural achievement in India?
Correct Answer: B. Green Revolution (wheat/rice production breakthrough)
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is known as the 'father of the Green Revolution' in India for his pivotal role in introducing high-yielding variety (HYV) wheat seeds in the 1960s that dramatically increased India's food production. He later chaired the National Commission on Farmers (Swaminathan Commission) which submitted a landmark report in 2006 recommending farmer welfare measures including the A2+FL+50% formula for MSP. His contributions transformed India from a food-deficient to a food-surplus nation.
Which scheme promotes cluster-based business organizations for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)?
Correct Answer: B. Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs scheme
The Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs scheme uses Cluster Based Business Organisations (CBBOs) to promote and nurture FPOs. CBBOs provide handholding support to FPOs for business planning, market linkages, and capacity building. The scheme is implemented through Implementing Agencies including NABARD, SFAC, and state governments, who appoint CBBOs in their respective clusters.
Under the Namo Drone Didi scheme, approximately how many women SHGs will receive drones?
Correct Answer: C. 15,000 SHGs
The Namo Drone Didi scheme aims to provide drones to approximately 15,000 selected women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across India. The scheme trains women SHG members as drone pilots and promotes drone-as-a-service model for agriculture. It empowers women while also improving the efficiency of agricultural operations like fertilizer and pesticide application in farms.
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was launched with how much total investment?
Correct Answer: C. ₹20,050 crore
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana was launched in September 2020 with the highest ever investment of ₹20,050 crore for the development of the fisheries sector. This investment is spread over 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25) and covers both marine and inland fisheries development. The scheme aims to modernize the fisheries value chain from fish production to processing, packaging, and marketing.
What type of farming does Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) promote?
Correct Answer: B. Organic farming based on traditional practices
PKVY promotes organic farming based on traditional Indian agricultural practices combined with modern organic certification systems. The scheme encourages the use of biological inputs like biofertilizers, biopesticides, and farm-made preparations while avoiding synthetic chemicals. It provides farmers with financial support for the three-year conversion period from conventional to certified organic farming.
AgriStack (Digital Agriculture Mission) includes which key component for farmer identification?
Correct Answer: B. Unified Farmer Service Interface (UFSI) with Farmer ID as foundational registry
AgriStack's Digital Agriculture Mission includes the creation of a Unified Farmer Service Interface (UFSI) with a Farmer ID as the foundational registry linking all agricultural data. The Farmer ID integrates land records, crop data, input usage, and benefits received by individual farmers. This digital infrastructure enables targeted policy interventions and reduces leakages in scheme implementation.
Which scheme was launched to accelerate the completion of stalled irrigation projects and became part of PMKSY?
Correct Answer: B. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) was launched in 1996-97 to provide central loan assistance to states to help complete stalled major and medium irrigation projects. It was subsequently merged into PMKSY in 2015 to ensure better coordination and faster completion of irrigation infrastructure. AIBP has helped create irrigation potential for millions of hectares across India.
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) subsumed which earlier scheme?
Correct Answer: B. National Horticulture Mission (NHM) and Horticulture Mission for NE states
MIDH was launched in 2014-15 by subsuming several earlier schemes including the National Horticulture Mission (NHM), Horticulture Mission for NE and Himalayan States (HMNEH), National Bamboo Mission (NBM), and National Horticulture Board (NHB) schemes. This integration aimed to eliminate duplication and bring synergies in horticulture development efforts. MIDH has helped India become the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world.
Interest subvention for short-term crop loans under the KCC scheme reduces the effective rate of interest for prompt repaying farmers to what percentage?
Correct Answer: B. 4%
For farmers who repay their short-term crop loans promptly, the effective interest rate is reduced to 4% per annum through the combined interest subvention of 2% provided by the government and an additional 3% incentive for prompt repayment. This makes agricultural credit very affordable for disciplined borrowers. The scheme encourages timely repayment of agricultural loans and helps maintain credit discipline in the farming sector.