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

Question : 1

Public Distribution System (PDS) means distribution of essential commodities to a large number of people through a network of Fair Price Shops on a recurring basis. The Commodities distributed under PDS are:

1. Wheat
2. Rice
3. Sugar
4. Pulses
5. Kerosene

a) 1, 2, 3 and 5

b) 1,2 and 4

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) All of the above

Question : 2

The target for agricultural credit for 2017-18 per person, is fixed at which of the following amounts?

a) Rs. 15 lakhs

b) Rs. 8 lakhs

c) Rs. 10 lakhs

d) Rs. 12 lakhs

Question : 3

What are the primary defects in the system of agricultural marketing in India?

1. Inadequate warehouses
2. Lack of grading and standardization
3. Inadequate transport facilities
4. Presence of a large number of middlemen

a) Only IV

b) I & II

c) I, II & III

d) All the above

Question : 4

What is National Food Security Mission?

1. Mission To increase the production of rice, wheat and pulses by 10, 8 and 2 million tonnes respectively.
2. To enhance investment in agriculture and allied sectors to achieve a 4% growth rate.
3. For the promotion of holistic growth of horticulture sector, including fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushroom, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, cashew and cocoa.
4. Provides flexibility to states in implementation based on a regionally differentiated approach for promoting crop diversification and providing a focus to the programme.

a) IV

b) II

c) III

d) I

Question : 5

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a) The National Agriculture Insurance scheme was launched from 1999-2000.

b) The technology mission on oil seeds was launched by the Central Government in 1987.

c) The Kiasan Credit Card Scheme was launched in August, 1998.

d) Kisan call centre was launched in January 2004.

Question : 6

Consider the following statements :

1. The Union Government fixes the statutory minimum price of sugarcane for each sugar season.
2. Sugar and sugarcane are essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither1 nor 2