Agricultural schemes, marketing and institutions - MCQs with answers - Part 1
1. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture has been conceptualized to recognize the challenge of climate change to Indian agriculture.
ii. It is one of the eight missions under the NAPCC.
a. i only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. both
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture is one of the eight missions under National Action Plan on Climate Change.
i. The National Mission on Micro Irrigation is a centrally sponsored scheme.
ii. It enhances water-use efficiency by adopting different irrigation methods.
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. both
The NMMI was launched in 2010. Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation systems are to be used for horticulture and agricultural crops.
i. The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture has 10 key dimensions to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
ii. It emphasizes the need to harness traditional knowledge for in-situ conservation of genetic resources.
a. i only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. both
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture has been conceptualized to recognize the challenge of climate change to Indian agriculture.
i. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme has been initiated to provide assistance for completing incomplete irrigation projects.
ii. They have to be approved by the Planning Commission to avail the benefit.
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. both
The Government of India initiated this scheme in 1996 to provide assistance to irrigation schemes.
i. The National Food Security Mission aims to increase production through area expansion.
ii. This programme was launched to enhance the production of rice, wheat and pulses.
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. both
National Food Security Mission was launched in 2007 to increase the production to a certain level within the time frame.
a. Bringing green revolution to eastern region
b. Special programme on oil palm area expansion
c. Accelerated fodder development programme
d. All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. All the above
The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana of 2011-12 has 9 new sub-schemes under it.
a. Integrated development of pulses village in rainfed areas.
b. Vegetable initiative for urban clusters.
c. National mission for protein supplements.
d. All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. All the above
The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana of 2011-12 has 9 new sub-schemes under it.
a. Agriculture mechanization
b. Support to state seed farms
c. Encouraging non-farm activities
d. All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. All the above
The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched in 2007-08.
a. Animal husbandry and fisheries development activities
b. Special schemes for beneficiaries of land reforms
c. Study tours of farmers
d. None of the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. None of the above
The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched in 2007-08. Strengthening infrastructure to promote extension services is also an area of focus under RKVY.
i. Implementation of National Mission on Saffron is one of the new initiative introduced in 2010-11
ii. It extends green revolution to eastern regions
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. both
It extends green revolution to eastern regions like Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhatisgarh, Eastern UP and West Bengal.
