1. The leading world's jute producing countries are India, Bangladesh, China and Thailand.

the
world’s largest exporter of jute fibre is?
A) India,
B) Bangladesh,
C) China
D) Thailand

Ans: B

Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant and is a natural fibre with golden and silky shine
and hence called the “Golden Fibre”. Jute is one of the most affordable natural fibres and considered
second only to co on in amount produced and variety of uses of vegetable fibres. The leading world's
jute producing countries are India (largest), Bangladesh, China and Thailand. Bangladesh is the largest
exporter of jute fibre. West Bengal, Assam and Bihar are the major jute growing states in the country,
which accounts for about 98 percent of the country's jute area and produc on.

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Opera on Flood

i) Increase milk produc on
ii) Augment rural incomes
iii) Increase the consump on milk for consumers

Which of the above are the main objec ves of the Opera on Flood?

A) Only I and ii
B) Only iii
C) Only ii and iii
D) All the above

Ans: A

Dr. Verghese Kurien, also known as the milkman of India, came to Anand in 1949 to start his
professional career. While working at Anand in a Government creamery, he found that poor and
illiterate farmers were being used by the distributors of milk. Though their products were of superior
quality but Indian farmers were being exploited. Opera on Flood to replicate the working of Anand
project across India. The main objec ves of Opera on Flood were: Increase milk produc on ("a flood
of milk"), Augment rural incomes and Reasonable prices for consumers.

3. In which among the following Budget first me announced that farmers in India would be
given an MSP of at least one and a half mes the cost of produc on?
A) Union Budget for 2014-15
B) Union Budget for 2016-17
C) Union Budget for 2018-19
D) Union Budget for 2020-21

Ans: C

The Union Budget for 2018-19 announced that farmers in India would be given an MSP of at least one
and a half mes the cost of produc on. Accordingly, the Government has been increasing the MSP for
all 22 Kharif, Rabi and other commercial crops with a margin of at least 50 per cent over the all-India
weighted average cost of produc on since the agricultural year 2018-19.

4. Match the following regarding agriculture seasons and their period

 Name of the season Time Period

i) Kharif cropping season May to July

ii) Rabi cropping season October to March
iii) Jayads/zaid cropping season March to June

Which of the pairs given above are matched properly?

A) Only I and iii

B) Only I and ii
C) Only ii and iii
D) All the above

Ans: C

There are certain special terms used to understand the cropping seasons of India. The agricultural crop
year in India is from July to June. The Indian cropping season is classified into two main seasons- (i)
kharif and (ii) rabi based on the monsoon. The kharif cropping season is from July to October during
the South-West/Summer Monsoon and the rabi cropping season is from October to March (North-
East/Returning/Winter Monsoon). The crops grown between March and June are summer crops,
known as jayads.

5. All of the following were the kharif crops, except?

A) sorghum,
B) pearl millet/bajra,
C) finger millet/ragi
D) Barley

Ans: D

The kharif crops include rice, maize, sorghum, pearl millet/bajra, finger millet/ragi (cereals), arhar
(pulses), soyabean, groundnut (oilseeds), co on, etc.

6. Consider the following statements regarding the Interest Subven on Scheme

i) The main objec ve of the scheme is to provide long-term credit to farmers at subsidised
interest rates.
ii) The Interest Subven on Scheme (ISS) was now renamed as Modified Interest Subven on
Scheme.
iii) An addi onal 3 percent subven on is also given to the farmers for prompt and mely
repayment of loans under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only ii and iii

B) Only iii
C) Only I and ii
D) All the above

Ans: A

To ensure that the farmers pay a minimal interest rate to the banks, the Government of India has
introduced the Interest Subven on Scheme (ISS), now renamed Modified Interest Subven on Scheme
(MISS), to provide short-term credit to farmers at subsidised interest rates. Under this scheme, short-
term agriculture loan up to ₹3 lakh is available at 7 per cent per annum to farmers engaged in
Agriculture and other Allied ac vi es, including Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Poultry, Fisheries etc. An
addi onal 3 per cent subven on (Prompt Repayment Incen ve) is also given to the farmers for prompt
and mely repayment of loans. Therefore, if a farmer repays his loan on me, he gets credit at 4 per
cent per annum.

7. The target for the flow of credit to agriculture for 2022-23 has been fixed at?
A) Rs. 15.0 lakh crores
B) Rs. 18.5 lakh crores
C) Rs. 14.5 lakh crores
D) Rs. 12.5 lakh crores

Ans: B

In 2021-22 also, it was about 13 per cent more than the target of ₹16.5 lakh crore. The target for the
flow of credit to agriculture for 2022-23 has been fixed at ₹18.5 lakh crore.

8. Consider the following statements regarding the tenancy reforms

i) Regula on of rent
ii) Security of tenure
iii) Conferment of ownership on tenants

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only I and ii
B) Only ii and iii
C) Only I and iii
D) All the above

Ans: D

Land reforms in general and tenancy reforms in par cular aim at redistribu ng ownership holding from
the view point of social jus ce, and reorganizing opera onal holdings from the view point of op mum
u liza on of land. The scope of land reforms therefore entails aboli on of intermediaries and tenancy
reforms, i.e., regula on of rent, security of tenure for tenants and conferment of ownership on them.
The en re concept aims at the aboli on of intermediaries and bringing actual cul vator in direct
contact with the State. The provisions of security of tenancy and rent regula on provide a congenial
atmosphere in which the agriculturist feels sure of reaping the fruits of his labour.

9. Asser on (A): The Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for procurement based on the
recommenda on of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

Reason (R): The Minimum Support Prices does not have any legal backing.

Select the answer using the codes given below

A) Both A and R are true, and R is proper explana on of A

B) Both A and R are true, and R is not proper explana on of A
C) Only A is true
D) Only R is true

Ans: B

Before the sowing, during each Rabi and Kharif crop season, Government of India, Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare announces the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for procurement
based on the recommenda on of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) under
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and upon approval of the Cabinet Commi ee on
Economic Affairs (CCEA). MSP does not have any legal backing ll now and farmers can't demand it as
a legal right. It is just government policy and an administra ve decision to purchase some food grains
at MSP. And govt can't even force private players to procure at MSP.

10. Match the following regarding the household ownership

Year Household ownership

i) 2005-06 1.23 Ha
ii) 2010-11 1.10 Ha
iii) 2015-16 1.08 Ha

Which of the pairs given above are matched properly?

A) Only iii
B) Only ii and iii
C) Only I and ii
D) All the above

Ans: D

The average size of household ownership holdings declining from 1.23 ha in 2005-06 to 1.10 ha in
2010-11 and further to 1.08 ha in 2015-16.

11. Consider the following statements regarding the organic farmers

i) India has the highest number of organic farmers in the world.
ii) Tripura became the first State in the world to become fully organic.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: A

Organic and natural farming provides chemical fer liser and pes cide-free food grains and other crops,
improves soil health and reduces environmental pollu on. India has 44.3 lakh organic farmers, the
highest in the world, and about 59.1 lakh ha area was brought under organic farming by 2021-22.
Sikkim voluntarily adopted going organic, and the process of ge ng the total cul vable land of 58,168
hectares under organic farming commenced at ground level in It became the first State in the world to
become fully organic, and other States, including Tripura and U arakhand, have set similar targets.

12. Consider the following schemes

i) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
ii) Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region
iii) Organic India

The Government of India was promo ng organic farming by implemen ng which of the above
dedicated schemes?
 A) Only i
B) Only ii and iii
C) Only I and ii
D) All the above

Ans: C

The Government has been promo ng organic farming by implemen ng two dedicated schemes, i.e.,
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North
Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) since 2015 through cluster/ Farmer Producer Organisa ons (FPOs)
forma on.

13. Consider the following statements regarding the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
i) Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a financing facility opera onal from the year 2020-21 to
2045-50.
ii) The main objec ve of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is to crea on of post-harvest
management infrastructure and community farm assets.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: A

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF): AIF is a financing facility opera onal from the year 2020-21 to
2032-33 for the crea on of post-harvest management infrastructure and community farm assets, with
benefits including 3 per cent interest subven on and credit guarantee support. Under this, a provision
of ₹1 lakh crore for 2020-21 to 2025-26 has been made, and interest subven on and credit guarantee
assistance will be given un l 2032-33.

14. Currently Minimum Support Price is announced for how many kharif crops?
A) 14
B) 15
C) 16
D) 17

Ans: A

Finance Minister, while presen ng the budget of 2018-19 announced that, the Government will be
offering MSP of at least 50 percent over cost of produc on (A2 + FL). MSP is same all across India for
a par cular crop. MSP is announced for 25 crops including sugarcane. The mandated crops are 14 for
kharif season viz. paddy, jowar, bajra, maize, ragi, arhar, moong, urad, groundnut-in-shell, soyabean,
sunflower, sesamum, Niger seed and co on: 6 rabi crops viz. wheat, barley, gram, masur (len l),
rapeseed/mustard and safflower and two other commercial crops viz. jute and copra.

15. Consider the following statements regarding the Na onal Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Scheme
i) The Government of India launched the Na onal Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Scheme in
2014.
ii) The main objec ve is to create a physical mandis across India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: D

Na onal Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Scheme: The Government of India launched the Na onal
Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Scheme in 2016 to create an online transparent, compe ve bidding
system to ensure farmers get remunera ve prices for their produce. Under the e-NAM Scheme, the
Government provides free so ware and assistance of ₹75 lakh per APMC mandi for related hardware,
including quality assaying equipment and the crea on of infrastructure like cleaning, grading, sor ng,
packaging, compost unit, etc. As on 31 December 2022, more than 1.7 crore farmers and 2.3 lakh
traders have been registered on e-NAM portal.

16. The United Na ons General Assembly declared which among the following year as the
Interna onal Year of Millets?
A) 2022
B) 2023
C) 2024
D) 2025

Ans: B

The United Na ons General Assembly, in its 75th session during March 2021, declared 2023 the
Interna onal Year of Millets (IYM). Millets are Smart Food with high nutri onal value, are climate
resilient, and align with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are also important
by virtue of their mammoth poten al to generate livelihood, increase farmers’ income and ensure
food & nutri onal security all over the world.

17. Consider the following statements regarding the millet produc on in India
i) In India, millets are primarily a Rabi crop mostly grown in rainfed condi ons.
ii) India has a higher average yield of millet produc on.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: A

India produces more than 50.9 million tonnes (as per fourth advance es mate) of millet which
accounts for 80 per cent of Asia’s and 20 per cent of global produc on. The global average yield is 1229
kg/ha, whereas India has a higher average yield of 1239 kg/ha. In India, millets are primarily a Kharif
crop mostly grown in rainfed condi ons, requiring less water and agricultural inputs than other staple
crops.

18. Consider the following agriculture and allied sectors

i) dairying,
 ii) livestock,
iii) poultry,
iv) fisheries
v) hor culture

The Commi ee on Doubling Farmers’ Income considers which among the following sub sectors of the
agriculture sector as high-growth engines?

A) Only I, ii and v
B) Only iii, iv and v
C) Only I, ii, iii and v
D) All the above

Ans: D

Recognising the growing importance of allied sectors, the Commi ee on Doubling Farmers’ Income
(DFI, 2018) considers dairying, livestock, poultry, fisheries and hor culture as high-growth engines and
has recommended a focussed policy with a concomitant support system for the allied sector.

19. Match the following regarding the Agri products

Agro product Rank

i) Milk 1st Rank

ii) Egg 2nd Rank
iii) Meat 4th Rank

Which of the pairs given above are matched properly?

A) Only I and ii
B) Only i
C) Only ii and iii
D) All the above

Ans: B

The dairy sector is the most cri cal component of the livestock sector, employing more than eight
crore farmers directly, and is the most prominent agrarian product. Other livestock products, such as
eggs and meat, are also growing in importance. While India ranks first in milk produc on in the world,
it ranks third in egg produc on and eighth in meat produc on in the world.

20. A dedicated Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) was
established for five years, it was established from?
A) 2018-19 to 2022-23
B) 2010-20 to 2021-22
C) 2016-17 to 2020-21
D) 2022-23 to 2028-29

Ans: A

A dedicated Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) was established for
five years, from 2018-19 to 2022-23, with an investment of ₹7,522 crore. Under the FIDF, as of 17
October 2022, proposals to the tune of ₹4,923.9 crore have been approved and have benefi ed over
9.4 lakh persons, through direct and indirect employment, in fishing and allied ac vi es.
 21. As per the latest Annual Survey of Industries 2019-20, the percent of persons in the registered
manufacturing sector were employed in the food processing sector is?
A) 10.1 percent
B) 15.9 percent
C) 12.2 percent
D) 9.0 percent

Ans: C

The food processing sector is of enormous significance for India's development because of the strong
connec ons and interac ons it promotes between industry and agriculture. During the last five years
ending FY21, the food processing industries sector has been growing at an average annual growth rate
of around 8.3 per cent. As per the latest Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2019-20, 12.2 per cent of
persons in the registered manufacturing sector were employed in the food processing sector. The value
of agri-food exports, including processed food exports, was about 10.9 per cent of India's total exports
during 2021-22.

22. Liquid Nano Urea has been developed and patented by which among the following?
A) Department of Agriculture and Farmers Development
B) IFFCO
C) NITI Aayog
D) Department of Economic Affairs

Ans: B

Liquid Nano Urea has been developed and Patented by IFFCO. IFFCO Nano Urea is the only Nano
fer lizer approved by the Government of India and included in the Fer lizer Control Order (FCO). Liquid
Nano Urea contains 4% nitrogen by volume and comes in the form of nanopar cle. Its efficiency is
85%-90% as compared to 25% for conven onal urea Unu lized nitrogen is stored in the plant vacuole
and is slowly released for proper growth and development of the plant. Small size (20-50 nm) of Nano
Urea increases its availability to crop by more than 80%.

23. Asser on (A): Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme a Centrally sponsored
scheme.

Reason (R): Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme an income support of Rs.8000/-
per year is provided to all eligible farmer families across the country in four equal instalments of
Rs.2000/- every three months.

Select the answer using the codes given below

A) Both A and R are true, and R is proper explana on of A

B) Both A and R are true, and R is not proper explana on of A
C) Only A is true
D) Only R is true

Ans: C

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is effec ve from 1.12.2018. It is a Central
Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. Under the Scheme an income support
of Rs.6000/- per year is provided to all eligible farmer families across the country in three equal
instalments of Rs.2000/- every four months. Defini on of family for the Scheme is husband, wife and
minor children. The en re responsibility of iden fica on of beneficiary farmer families rests with the
State / UT Governments. Some farmers have been excluded from this scheme for example, employees
of central and state government, PSU employees, pensioners etc.

24. ‘PUSA Decomposer’ was seen some mes in the news, associated with?
A) Liquid Nano urea
B) Farmer’s friendly cold storage complex in Rajasthan
C) Paddy straw decomposer
D) Straw less wheat developed by ICAR

Ans: C

The Govt. is also tes ng "PUSA Decomposer", which will help the paddy straw to decompose at a much
faster rate than usual, giving the farmers the op on to shred the straw, spray a SOLUTION containing
the fungal strains, and mix it with the soil for decomposi on. If it becomes successful, it will be a new
revolu on in farming which will both reduce air pollu on and increase soil fer lity.]

25. The Produc on Linked Incen ve Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) was launched
in?
A) January 2022
B) January 2023
C) March 2023
D) March 2022

Ans: D

The Produc on Linked Incen ve Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), launched in March
2022, has the specific mandate to incen vise investments to create global food champions. Sectors
with high growth poten al, like marine products, processed fruits & vegetables, and ‘Ready to Eat/
Ready to Cook’ products, are covered for support. In phase -I, 149 applica ons have been selected for
assistance under the PLISFPI.

26. Consider the following statements regarding the farmers producers’ organiza ons
i) The farmers producers’ organiza ons were only a coopera ve society.
ii) The main aim of farmers producers’ organiza ons is to ensure be er income for the
farmers through an organiza on of their own.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: B

Indian agriculture is dominated by marginal and small farmers, who suffer serious disadvantage in
terms of scale, uneconomic lot for marke ng and price risk. Small sized farmers are also disadvantaged
in terms of bargaining power in various transac ons in the input and output markets. These handicaps
can be overcome by organizing farmers under some ins tu onal mechanism like the farmers
producers’ organiza ons (FPOs). FPOs can be a company, a coopera ve society, Trust or any other form
of legal en ty which provides for sharing of profits/benefits among the farmers. Ownership control is
always with the members/farmers and management is through the representa ves of the members.
The main aim of an FPO is to ensure be er income for the farmers through an organiza on of their
own.

27. The Main reasons for low produc vity in Indian agriculture are?
i) Popula on pressure,
ii) uneconomic (small) land holdings,
iii) uncertain monsoon,
iv) coopera ve farming,

Select the answer using the codes given below

A) Only I, ii and iii

B) Only iii and iv
C) Only ii, iii and iv
D) All the above

Ans: A

Main reasons for low produc vity in Indian agriculture are: Popula on pressure, uneconomic (small)
land holdings, uncertain monsoon and inadequate irriga on facili es, subsistence nature of farming,
disguised unemployment, decline in soil fer lity, lack of resources etc., Co-opera ve farming is not a
reason for low produc vity in Indian agriculture. In fact, co-opera ve farming leads to be er
produc vity.

28. According to the 2011 Census, the total work force of the country is associated with the
agriculture sector is?
A) 50 percent
B) 52 percent
C) 55 percent
D) 58 percent

Ans: C

As per 2001 Census, 58.2% of Indian labour force was connected to agriculture sector. According to
the 2011 Census, about 55% of the total work force of the country is associated with the agriculture
sector.

29. Consider the following statements regarding the Green Revolu on

i) Green Revolu on was introduced in India in early 1960.
ii) Green Revolu on was introduced first for rice.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: A

Green Revolu on is the introduc on of new techniques of agriculture, which became popular by the
name of Green Revolu on (GR) in early 1960s—at first for wheat and by the next decade for rice, too.
It revolu onised the very tradi onal idea of food produc on by giving a boost by more than 250 per
cent to the produc vity level. The Green Revolu on was centred around the use of the High Yielding
Variety (HYV) of seeds developed by the US agro-scien st Norman Borlaug doing research on a Bri sh
Rockfellor Founda on Scholarship in Mexico by the early 1960s.

30. Consider the following statements regarding green revolu on

i) GM Seeds only
ii) The Chemical Fer lizers
iii) The Irriga on

Which of the above are the components of the green revolu on?

A) Only I and ii
B) Only ii and iii
C) Only iii
D) All the above

Ans: B

The Green Revolu on was based on the mely and adequate supply of many inputs/components. A
brief review on the Green Revolu on is given below: The HYV Seeds These seeds were popularly called
the ‘dwarf’ variety of seeds. With the help of repeated muta ons, Mr. Borlaug had been able to
develop a seed which was raised in its nature of nutrients supplied to the different parts of the wheat
plant—against the leaves, stem and in favour of the grain. This made the plant dwarf and the grain
heavier—resul ng in high yield. These seeds were non-photosynthe c, hence non-dependent on sun
rays for targeted yields. The Chemical Fer lizers The seeds were to increase produc vity provided they
got sufficient level of nutrients from the land. The level of nutrients they required could not be supplied
with the tradi onal composts because they have low concentra on of nutrients content and required
bigger area while sowing—it meant it will be shared by more than one seed. That is why a high
concentra on fer liser, were required, which could be given to the targeted seed only—the only
op on was the chemical fer lisers—urea (N), phosphate (P) and potash (K). The Irriga on For
controlled growth of crops and adequate dilu on of fer lizers, a controlled means of water supply was
required.

31. Consider the following statements regarding the Agri produc on

i) The Indian agriculture sector was decelerated at an average annual growth rate of 2.6
percent during the last six years.
ii) The exports of agriculture and allied products from India grew by 18 percent over the
previous year in 2020-21.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: A

The Indian agriculture sector has been growing at an average annual growth rate of 4.6 per cent during
the last six years. It grew by 3.0 per cent in 2021-22 compared to 3.3 per cent in 2020-21. In recent
years, India has also rapidly emerged as the net exporter of agricultural products. In 2020-21, exports
of agriculture and allied products from India grew by 18 per cent over the previous year.
 32. Asser on (A): Ministry of Coopera on’ was created for realising the vision of Sahkar se
Samriddhi (From Coopera on to Prosperity) in 2021.

Reason (R): Ministry of Coopera on’ will provide a separate administra ve, legal and policy framework
for strengthening the coopera ve movement in the country.

Select the answer using the codes given below

A) Both A and R are true, and R is proper explana on of A

B) Both A and R are true, and R is not proper explana on of A
C) Only A is true
D) Only R is true

Ans: D

In a historic move, a separate ‘Ministry of Coopera on’ was created in 2020 for realising the vision of
Sahkar se Samriddhi (From Coopera on to Prosperity). This Ministry will provide a separate
administra ve, legal and policy framework for strengthening the coopera ve movement in the
country. lt will help deepen coopera ves as a true people based movement reaching up to the
grassroots.

33. Consider the following statements regarding na onal farmers policy

i) Government of India approved the Na onal Policy for Farmers in 2017.
ii) The policy aims to improve economic viability of farming and to increase net income of
farmers.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: A

Government of India approved the Na onal Policy for Farmers (NPF) in 2007. The policy aims to
improve economic viability of farming and to increase net income of farmers. Many of the provisions
of the NPF are being opera onalised through various schemes and programmes which are being
implemented by different central government departments and ministries.

34. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
i) Achieve convergence of investments in irriga on at the field level;
ii) Expand cul vable area under farming,
iii) Improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water;

Which of the above are main objec ves of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?

A) Only ii
B) Only I and ii
C) Only I and iii
D) All the above

Ans: C
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): The major objec ve of PMKSY is to: achieve
convergence of investments in irriga on at the field level; expand cul vable area under assured
irriga on, improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water; enhance the adop on of
precision irriga on and other water saving technologies (Per drop, more crop); and promote
sustainable water conserva on prac ces, etc. Cabinet decision was taken in July 2016 for
implementa on of PMKSY in a mission mode.

35. Which among the following is the nodal agency to implement the ‘Pradhan Mantri Krishi
Sinchayee Yojana’?
A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B) Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvena on
C) Ministry of Jal Shak
D) Ministry of Panchayat Raj

Ans: B

The major objec ve of PMKSY is to: achieve convergence of investments in irriga on at the field level;
expand cul vable area under assured irriga on, improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce
wastage of water; enhance the adop on of precision irriga on and other water saving technologies
(Per drop, more crop); and promote sustainable water conserva on prac ces, etc. Cabinet decision
was taken in July 2016 for implementa on of PMKSY in a mission mode. The mission is administered
by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvena on with the ‘Per Drop More
Crop’ component being administered by Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (earlier
Department of Agriculture, Coopera on and Farmers Welfare).

36. Consider the following statements regarding the

i) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana was implemented in various states/union territories of
the country from Kharif 2018.
ii) The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is being implemented through life insurance
corpora on of India.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: C

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), which is being implemented in various states/union
territories of the country from Kharif 2016. The scheme is being implemented through 18 General
Insurance Companies including all the 5 Government Sector Companies. Under PMFBY, a uniform
maximum premium of only 2 per cent of the sum insured is paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5
per cent for all Rabi crops.

37. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices submits its recommenda ons in the form of Price
Policy Reports every year, every year it recommended how many groups?
A) Separately for three groups of commodi es
B) Separately for four groups of commodi es
C) Separately for five groups of commodi es
D) Separately for two groups of commodi es
Ans: C

Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices submits its recommenda ons in the form of Price Policy
Reports every year, separately for five groups of commodi es namely kharif crops, rabi crops,
sugarcane, raw jute and copra.

38. Consider the following statements

i) India is the world’s second largest consumer and number one importer of vegetable oil.
ii) The oilseed produc on in India has grown by almost 43 per cent from 2015-16 to 2020-
21.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: C

India is one of the major oilseeds growing country. As may be seen from the Figure 7, the oilseed
produc on in India has steadily increased since 2016-17 onward a er showing a fluctua ng trend prior
to that. The oilseed produc on in India has grown by almost 43 per cent from 2015-16 to 2020-21. The
oil produc on in India has however lagged behind its consump on necessita ng import of edible oils.
7.10 India is the world’s second largest consumer and number one importer of vegetable oil.

39. Government of India has announced the increase in MSP for all mandated kharif crops of year
2021-22. The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended
for which among the following crop?
A) Red gram
B) Paddy
C) Tur and Urad
D) Sesamum

Ans: D

While recommending MSPs, CACP considers important factors like cost of produc on, overall demand-
supply condi ons, domes c and interna onal prices, inter-crop price parity, terms of trade between
agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. In line with the same principle, Government has announced
the increase in MSP for all mandated kharif crops of year 2021-22. The highest absolute increase in
MSP over the previous year has been recommended for sesamum (₹ 452 per quintal) followed by tur
and urad (₹ 300 per quintal each).

40. Which of the state government recently launched the flagship scheme for urban employment
named as the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme on the lines of MGNREGA?
A) Telangana
B) U ar Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Rajasthan

Ans: D
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on September 9 rolled out the flagship scheme for urban
employment -The Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme. The objec ve is to provide
100 days of employment in a year to families residing in urban areas. The scheme is on the lines of the
Mahatma Gandhi Na onal Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for villagers started by the
UPA government at the Centre in 2006.

41. Consider the following statements regarding PM Kusum scheme

i) It is a scheme for farmers for installa on of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other
renewable power plants in the country.

ii) The Scheme is an ini a ve of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None
Ans: D

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem U han Mahabhiyan / (PM KUSUM) Scheme: The Scheme is
an ini a ve of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It is a scheme for farmers for
installa on of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country.

42. ‘Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampadan Yojana’ is a scheme to bring about the Blue Revolu on
through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India, which
among the following is the nodal agency to implement the scheme?
A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
C) Ministry of Rural Development
D) Ministry of Panchayat Raj

Ans: B

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampadan Yojana is a scheme to bring about the Blue Revolu on through
sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India under two components
namely, Central Sector Scheme (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). The Scheme will be
implemented during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

43. Government of India launched which among the following scheme is for development and
conserva on of indigenous bovine breeds and to undertake breed improvement programme
for indigenous ca le breeds so as to improve their gene c makeup and increase the stock?
A) Rashtriya Gokul Mission
B) Bharat Gokul Yojana
C) Pradhan Mantri Gokul Mission
D) Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Gokul Yojana

Ans: A

Rashtriya Gokul Mission: The focus of the scheme is for development and conserva on of indigenous
bovine breeds and to undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous ca le breeds so as to
improve their gene c makeup and increase the stock. Now, the scheme has slightly been restructured
from 2021-22 to 2025-26.

44. Consider the following statements regarding the Price Stabilisa on Fund
i) The Government of India launched the Price Stabilisa on Fund in March 2015.
ii) The Government of India it to support market interven ons for price control of perishable
Agri-hor cultural commodi es.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: A

The Government of India, by late March 2015, launched the Price Stabilisa on Fund (PSF) as a Central
Sector Scheme to support market interven ons for price control of perishable Agri-hor cultural
commodi es.

45. Consider the following statements regarding Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
i) Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) was launched in 2019.
ii) It is an interest subven on and credit guarantee for se ng Post Harvest Management
projects.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: A

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) was launched in 2020 to deal with the Covid crisis. In the form of
interest subven on and credit guarantee for se ng Post Harvest Management projects.

46. Consider the following statements regarding the Na onal Livestock Mission
i) Na onal Livestock Mission scheme has been restructured from 2021-22 to
2025-26.
ii) The focus of the Na onal Livestock Mission scheme is on entrepreneurship
development and breed improvement in poultry, sheep, goat and piggery
including feed and fodder development.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: C
Na onal Livestock Mission (NLM) scheme has been restructured from 2021-22 to 2025-26, The focus
of the scheme is on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in poultry, sheep, goat
and piggery including feed and fodder development.

47. Consider the following statements regarding Sweet Revolu on

i) Sweet Revolu on is an ambi ous ini a ve of the Government of India for promo ng
apiculture, popularly known as 'beekeeping'.
ii) ‘Sweet Revolu on’ which is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: B

To harness export poten al of honey in line with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a
‘Sweet Revolu on’ through promo on of beekeeping and allied ac vi es. NBHM aims for the overall
promo on & development of scien fic beekeeping in the country to achieve the goal of ‘Sweet
Revolu on’ which is being implemented through Na onal Bee Board (NBB).

48. Consider the following statements regarding Jaivik-khe portal

i) Jaivik-khe portal is an ini a ve of Ministry of Agriculture to promote organic farming
globally.
ii) Jaivik-khe portal is a separate department under the ministry of agriculture and farmers
welfare.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) Only i
B) Only ii
C) Both
D) None

Ans: A

Jaivik-khe portal is a unique ini a ve of Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Department of Agriculture

(DAC) along with Metal Scrap Trade Corpora on (MSTC) to promote organic farming globally. It is a
one stop solu on for facilita ng organic farmers to sell their organic produce and promo ng organic
farming and its benefits. Jaivik-khe portal is an E-commerce as well as a knowledge pla orm. Buyers
can now avail organic products at their door step through the portal at much lower prices.

49. “Opera on Greens” was announced on the line of “Opera on Flood”, which among the
following was the nodal agency to implement the Opera on Greens scheme?
A) Ministry of Agriculture and farmers Welfare
B) Ministry of Rural Development
C) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
D) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Ans: C
In the budget speech of Union Budget 2018-19, a new Scheme “Opera on Greens” was announced on
the line of “Opera on Flood”. Accordingly, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has
formulated a scheme for integrated development of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) value chain.

50. Minimum support prices (MSP) for agricultural products of the Government of India fall into
which of the following categories of WTO subsidies?
A) Amber Box
B) Blue Box
C) Green Box
D) Social and Development Box

Ans: A

All subsidies which are supposed to distort produc on and trade fall into the amber box, i.e., all
agricultural subsidies except those which fall into the blue and green boxes. These include government
policies of minimum support prices (as MSP in India) for agricultural products or any help directly
related to produc on quan es (as power, fer lizers, pes cides, irriga on, etc).