agriculture sector subsidy & food processing section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

SAMPADA (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-processing clusters) is a Central Sector Scheme with an allocation of Rs. 6000 crore for the period 2016-20.

The objective of the scheme is to supplement agriculture, modernize processing (of marine and agri-produce) and decrease agri-waste.

SAMPADA is an umbrella scheme incorporating ongoing schemes of the government like Mega Food Parks, Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure, etc. and also new schemes like Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters, Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages, Creation of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities.

The SAMPADA is a comprehensive package to give a renewed thrust to the food processing sector in the country. It aims at the development of modern infrastructure to encourage entrepreneurs to set up food processing units based on a cluster approach, provide effective and seamless backward and forward integration for the processed food industry by plugging gaps in the supply chain and creation of processing and preservation capacities and modernization/ expansion of existing food processing units.

The objective of the SAMPADA scheme is to supplement agriculture, modernize processing (of marine and agri-produce) and decrease agri-waste. It is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

Answer: (d)

Jaivik-kheti portal is a unique initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), the Department of Agriculture (DAC) along Metal Scrap Trade Corporation (MSTC) to promote organic farming globally.

It is a one-stop solution for facilitating organic farmers to sell their organic produce and promoting organic farming and its benefits.

Jaivik-kheti portal is an E-commerce as well as a knowledge platform. Buyers can now avail organic products at their doorstep through the portal at much lower prices.

Answer: (a)

Technical textiles are textiles materials and products manufactured primarily for specific scientific functions and industrial applications rather than for their look and beauty (aesthetic properties) is described as technical textiles.

In a nutshell, technical textiles is any fibre, yarn or fabric produced with a particular purpose and finish for well-defined end-use.

Function wise, Technical textiles are categorized into four main aspects:

1. Mechanical functions: Pliability, resilience, tenacity and resistances are considered
2. Exchange functions: Substitutes, materials used for separation, heat transfer, and absorptions are looked for
3. Utility (for day to day living) functions: Ecosystems and health care products are wisely pooled together to form utility functions
4. Protective functions: It includes fabrics that protect/shield us against electrical, IR, UV and chemical harshness

Indian textile segment is estimated at $16 billion which is approximately 6% of the world market size of $250 billion. The penetration level of technical textiles is low in India at 5-10%, against 30-70% in advanced countries. However, the annual average growth of the segment is 12% in India, as compared to 4% world average growth.

CCEA approved setting up of “National Technical Textiles Mission” at a total outlay/budget of Rs. 1480 crore, (it was proposed in the budget 2020-21) which will be implemented for four years starting from 2020-21 and will have four components

Component I: It will focus on research and development and innovation

Component II: The mission will focus on the promotion and development of the domestic market, targeting an average growth of 15-20%

Component III: This component aims at export promotion of technical textiles

Component IV: This component will promote technical education at higher engineering and technology levels

Answer: (a)

Agriculture labourers in India are mainly dominated by the backward classes and more than 85% agriculture workers are mainly casual labourers.

Answer: (c)

Blue Box subsidies include direct payments to farmers to limit production and certain government assistance to encourage agriculture and rural development in developing countries.

Blue Box subsidies are seen as being trade-distorting.

Answer: (b)

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex development bank in India having headquarters based in Mumbai.

It was established on 12 July 1982 in the sixth five-year plan by a special act by the parliament and its main focus was to uplift rural India by increasing the credit flow for elevation of agriculture & rural non-farm sector.