Agricultural Institutions — Set 2
Indian Agriculture · कृषि संस्थान · Questions 11–20 of 120
What does NABARD stand for?
Correct Answer: B. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. It is the apex development financial institution for agriculture and rural sectors in India. NABARD provides refinance support to banks, State Cooperative Banks, and RRBs for agricultural and rural lending. It also supervises Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and cooperative credit institutions. NABARD's development mandate extends to watershed development, farm credit, and rural infrastructure.
NABARD is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Mumbai
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. NABARD has regional offices in all state capitals. It operates through a three-tier structure with head office in Mumbai, regional offices at the state level, and district offices. NABARD's annual report on agricultural credit and State Focus Papers guide credit planning for rural development.
FCI was established in 1965 to primarily handle which function?
Correct Answer: B. Procurement, storage, and distribution of food grains
FCI (Food Corporation of India) was established in 1965 to handle the procurement, storage, and distribution of food grains, primarily wheat and rice, for the Public Distribution System. FCI implements the government's price support policy by procuring at MSP. It maintains buffer stocks for national food security. FCI's operations are central to India's food management system and NFSA implementation.
NAFED was established in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1958
NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) was established in 1958. It is the apex national organization of marketing cooperatives for agricultural commodities. NAFED is the nodal agency for Price Support Scheme (PSS) operations for procurement of oilseeds and pulses at MSP. It also operates buffer stocking of onion and manages the Bharat brand retail sales of food commodities.
CCI (Cotton Corporation of India) is the nodal agency for procurement of which crop at MSP?
Correct Answer: C. Cotton
CCI (Cotton Corporation of India) is the designated nodal agency for procurement of cotton at MSP under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). When market prices of cotton fall below MSP, CCI intervenes to procure cotton from farmers to protect them from distress selling. CCI was established in 1970 and operates under the Ministry of Textiles. It also conducts cotton export and trade operations.
APEDA stands for which organization?
Correct Answer: B. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
APEDA stands for Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. It was established under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985. APEDA promotes exports of scheduled products including fresh fruits and vegetables, processed food, cereals, and meat products. It provides financial assistance for quality upgradation, market development, and infrastructure creation.
APEDA is under the administrative control of which ministry?
Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It was established in 1986 to promote exports of agricultural and processed food products. APEDA provides financial assistance to exporters, develops quality standards, and organizes market promotion events. India's agricultural exports of rice, spices, and fruits largely happen through APEDA-registered exporters.
SFAC (Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium) is responsible for operating which portal?
Correct Answer: B. e-NAM
SFAC (Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium) is responsible for managing and operating the e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) portal. SFAC was established in 1994 under the Ministry of Agriculture. In addition to e-NAM, SFAC supports FPO development, provides equity grants to FPOs, and manages the Venture Capital Assistance scheme for agri-entrepreneurs. It plays a central role in agri-marketing reforms.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) function as:
Correct Answer: B. Farm science centres for technology demonstration at district level
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are farm science centres established at the district level to demonstrate technology and transfer latest agricultural knowledge to farmers. KVKs conduct on-farm testing, frontline demonstrations, and farmer training. India has over 700 KVKs spread across all districts. They are funded and managed by ICAR and implemented through ICAR institutes, state agricultural universities, and NGOs.
How many KVKs (Krishi Vigyan Kendras) are approximately operational in India?
Correct Answer: C. 700
India has over 700 KVKs (Krishi Vigyan Kendras) operational across all districts. The mandate is one KVK per district across India. KVKs conduct around 1 lakh technology demonstrations per year. They cover crop production, horticulture, animal science, fisheries, and home science. KVKs also train farmers in farm mechanization, post-harvest technology, and value addition.