agriculture sector subsidy & food processing section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct in accordance to Kisan Credit Cards?

1. NABARD formulated a model scheme for issue of Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) to farmers so that they may use them to readily purchase agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.
2. These are operated by only commercial banks.
3. The scheme has helped in augmenting the flow of short-term crop loans for seasonal agricultural operations of farmers.
4. From January 31, 2006, the scheme has been extended to all types of loan requirements of borrowers of State Cooperative Agriculture Rural Development Banks (SCARDBs).

a) I, III & IV

b) I & II

c) Only IV

d) All the above

Question : 2

Which of the following is an area of focus under RKVY?

a) Support to state seed farms

b) Encouraging non-farm activities

c) Agriculture mechanization

d) All the above

Question : 3

To address the problem of sustainable and holistic development of rainfed areas, including appropriate farming and livelihood system approaches, the government of India has set up the

a) National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas

b) National Mission on Rainfed Areas

c) National Rainfed Area Authority

d) Command Area Development and Water Management Authority

Question : 4

Consider the following statements :

1. 20-point programme of the Indian Government includes the measures to uplift the landless workers.
2. The 20-point programme was started by Janata Party Government in 1978.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are true regarding “Farmer Producer Organization” (FPO):

1. It is a legal entity formed by farmers, fishermen, rural artisans etc.
2. NABARD is providing support for promotion of FPOs

a) Both (i) & (ii)

b) (i) only

c) (ii) only

d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

Question : 6

Consider the following statements :

1. Agriculture including allied activities accounted for about 55% employment in the country according to census 2011.
2. The growth in agriculture and allied sectors is a necessary condition for inclusive growth in India.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2