Agriculture & Farmer Schemes — Set 2
Government Schemes · कृषि और किसान योजनाएं · Questions 11–20 of 200
What is the full form of PMKSY?
Correct Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
PMKSY stands for Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, which was launched in 2015. The scheme aims to ensure availability of water to every agricultural field (Har Khet Ko Pani) and improve water use efficiency (More Crop Per Drop). It focuses on micro-irrigation such as drip and sprinkler irrigation.
What is the tagline of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana?
Correct Answer: B. Har Khet Ko Pani, More Crop Per Drop
The tagline of PMKSY is 'Har Khet Ko Pani, More Crop Per Drop.' The first part focuses on ensuring irrigation water reaches every agricultural field. The second part focuses on improving water use efficiency through micro-irrigation techniques like drip and sprinkler systems.
In which year was PMKSY launched?
Correct Answer: C. 2015
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015. It convergence of irrigation-related schemes of three different ministries into a single umbrella scheme. PMKSY focuses on end-to-end solutions in irrigation supply chain, from source creation to field-level application.
Soil Health Card scheme was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2015
Soil Health Card scheme was launched in 2015 by the Government of India under the Ministry of Agriculture. The scheme aims to provide every farmer a Soil Health Card once every two years. Cards carry crop-wise recommendations of nutrients and fertilizers required for each farm.
How many parameters are tested in a Soil Health Card?
Correct Answer: C. 12
A Soil Health Card tests 12 parameters including macro-nutrients (N, P, K), secondary nutrients (S, Ca, Mg), micro-nutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo), and pH value. The card also contains crop-wise recommendations for fertilizer dosage. Testing is done once every two years for the same field.
Which state was the first to issue Soil Health Cards?
Correct Answer: C. Rajasthan
Rajasthan was the first state to issue Soil Health Cards under the national scheme. The cards are colour-coded to indicate soil health status. They help farmers understand the nutrient deficiencies in their soil and make informed decisions about fertilizer application.
How frequently are Soil Health Cards issued to farmers?
Correct Answer: B. Every 2 years
Soil Health Cards are issued to farmers once every two years. This allows farmers to track changes in soil health over time and adjust their farming practices accordingly. The periodic testing helps in promoting balanced use of fertilizers and improving soil productivity.
What does eNAM stand for?
Correct Answer: A. Electronic National Agriculture Market
eNAM stands for Electronic National Agriculture Market, which is an online trading platform for agricultural commodities. It was launched in 2016 under the Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC). The platform aims to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities by networking existing APMC mandis.
eNAM was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2016
eNAM was launched in April 2016 by the Government of India. It is implemented by the Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) under the Ministry of Agriculture. The platform enables farmers to sell their produce online to get better prices through transparent bidding.
Which agency implements eNAM?
Correct Answer: B. SFAC
eNAM is implemented by the Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. SFAC is a government-owned organization that promotes agribusiness for small farmers. The platform has integrated over 1,000 APMCs (Agricultural Produce Market Committees) across the country.