Agriculture & Farmer Schemes — Set 12
Government Schemes · कृषि और किसान योजनाएं · Questions 111–120 of 200
PM Fasal Bima Yojana claims are to be settled within how many days for local calamities?
Correct Answer: B. 15 days
Under PMFBY, claims for localized calamities like hailstorm, landslide, and inundation are to be settled within 15 days. For crop-cutting experiment-based yield losses, claims are settled after the final yield data is available. Use of technology is mandated to speed up the claims settlement process.
What is the focus of the National Project on Organic Farming?
Correct Answer: A. Promotion of organic inputs and bio-fertilizers
National Project on Organic Farming (NPOF) focuses on promotion of organic inputs and bio-fertilizers. It provides financial assistance for setting up bio-fertilizer and bio-pesticide production units. The project promotes capacity building and awareness about organic farming among farmers and extension workers.
Under PM-KISAN, which documents are required for registration?
Correct Answer: B. Land records, Aadhaar, and bank account details
For PM-KISAN registration, farmers need land records (Khatoni/Khasra), Aadhaar card for identity verification, and bank account details linked to Aadhaar. The Common Service Centres (CSCs) assist farmers in registration. State governments verify the land records to confirm eligibility before funds are released.
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) includes which components?
Correct Answer: B. Price Support Scheme, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme, and Pilot of Private Procurement
PM-AASHA includes three components: Price Support Scheme (PSS) for direct procurement, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) for compensating price differences, and Pilot of Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPSS). The umbrella scheme was launched in 2018 to ensure farmers receive remunerative prices for their produce. It operationalizes MSP protection for farmers.
Interest subvention on short-term crop loans is available up to how much loan amount?
Correct Answer: C. ₹3 lakh
Interest subvention scheme provides subsidized loans at 7% interest rate for short-term crop loans up to ₹3 lakh. Farmers who repay on time get an additional 3% subvention, bringing effective interest rate to 4%. This makes formal credit affordable for small and marginal farmers.
The Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres scheme supports:
Correct Answer: B. Agricultural graduates to set up enterprises
The Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres (ACABC) scheme supports agricultural graduates and diploma holders to establish their own enterprises in the agriculture sector. It provides training, bank linkage, and handholding support. Participants can avail composite loans for setting up agri-clinics providing technical advice to farmers.
What is the full form of NMOOP under agriculture schemes?
Correct Answer: A. National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm
NMOOP stands for National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm, launched to increase domestic production of oilseeds and reduce import dependence. The scheme supports development of oil palm cultivation and provides financial assistance for oilseed production. India imports a significant portion of its edible oil requirement, and NMOOP aims to reduce this import bill.
Under PMKSY, watershed development is managed by which sub-scheme?
Correct Answer: C. PMKSY-WDC (Watershed Development Component)
Watershed Development Component (WDC) of PMKSY manages watershed development under the Integrated Watershed Management Programme. It focuses on rain-fed agriculture areas to enhance conservation of soil and water resources. The component promotes efficient use of locally available water through watershed approach.
National Bamboo Mission is implemented under which scheme?
Correct Answer: B. MIDH
National Bamboo Mission was restructured and brought under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) as a sub-mission. It promotes bamboo as an alternative to timber and supports bamboo cultivation, processing, and marketing. Bamboo is called 'poor man's timber' and has significant economic and environmental value.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana was formed by convergence of schemes from how many ministries?
Correct Answer: B. Three ministries
PMKSY was formed by convergence of irrigation schemes from three ministries: Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) from Ministry of Water Resources, Integrated Watershed Management Programme from Ministry of Rural Development, and On-Farm Water Management from Ministry of Agriculture. This convergence was done to ensure end-to-end water delivery from source to farm.