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Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Part – III)

📆 October 5, 2024

Total Questions: 50

1. 'National Food Security Mission' was launched to increase the production of which commodity/commodities ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) All of these
Solution:National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in October, 2007 (from Rabi 2007-08 season) as a centrally spon sored scheme to increase the annual production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons and pulses by 2 million tons (Total 20 million tons of additional foodgrains) by the end of the 11th Plan (2011-12). At that time NFSM did not comprise coarse cereals and hence option (d) was the right answer for the question period. Coarse cereals were included from 2014-15 under NFSM.

NFSM continued during 12th Five Year Plan with new targets of additional production of 25 million tons of foodgrains comprising 10 million tons of rice, 8 million tons of wheat, 4 million tons of pulses and 3 million tons of coarse cereals by the end of 12th Plan. Commercial crops (viz. cotton, jute and sugarcane) were also included under NFSM's ambit.

Based on past experience and performance of 12th Plan, the NFSM is being continued beyond 12th Plan with new targets to achieve 13 million tons of additional foodgrains production comprising 5 million tons of rice, 3 million tons of wheat, 3 million tons of pulses and 2 million tons of nutri-cum-coarse
cereals by 2019-20. Thereafter, the year-wise target of production under NFSM have been fixed on annual basis.

From the year 2018-19 and 2019-20, National Mission on Oilseeds and Oilpalm (NMOOP) and Seed Village Programme are now a part of NFSM and thus NFSM now have 8 components viz. (1) NFSM-Rice; (ii) NFSM-Wheat; (iii) NFSM- Pulses; (iv) NFSM-Coarse Cereals (Maize, Barley); (v) NFSM- Sub Mission on Nutri-Cereals; (vi) NFSM-Commercial crops: (vii) NFSM-Oilseeds and Oilpalm; and (viii) NFSM-Seed Village Programme.

2. Which of the following crops are covered under the National Food Security Mission ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Wheat, Rice and Bajra
Solution:National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in October, 2007 (from Rabi 2007-08 season) as a centrally spon sored scheme to increase the annual production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons and pulses by 2 million tons (Total 20 million tons of additional foodgrains) by the end of the 11th Plan (2011-12). At that time NFSM did not comprise coarse cereals and hence option (d) was the right answer for the question period. Coarse cereals were included from 2014-15 under NFSM.

NFSM continued during 12th Five Year Plan with new targets of additional production of 25 million tons of foodgrains comprising 10 million tons of rice, 8 million tons of wheat, 4 million tons of pulses and 3 million tons of coarse cereals by the end of 12th Plan. Commercial crops (viz. cotton, jute and sugarcane) were also included under NFSM's ambit.

Based on past experience and performance of 12th Plan, the NFSM is being continued beyond 12th Plan with new targets to achieve 13 million tons of additional foodgrains production comprising 5 million tons of rice, 3 million tons of wheat, 3 million tons of pulses and 2 million tons of nutri-cum-coarse
cereals by 2019-20. Thereafter, the year-wise target of production under NFSM have been fixed on annual basis.

From the year 2018-19 and 2019-20, National Mission on Oilseeds and Oilpalm (NMOOP) and Seed Village Programme are now a part of NFSM and thus NFSM now have 8 components viz. (1) NFSM-Rice; (ii) NFSM-Wheat; (iii) NFSM- Pulses; (iv) NFSM-Coarse Cereals (Maize, Barley); (v) NFSM- Sub Mission on Nutri-Cereals; (vi) NFSM-Commercial crops: (vii) NFSM-Oilseeds and Oilpalm; and (viii) NFSM-Seed Village Programme.

3. Which one of the following crops is not included in the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Course Cereals
Solution:National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in October, 2007 (from Rabi 2007-08 season) as a centrally spon sored scheme to increase the annual production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons and pulses by 2 million tons (Total 20 million tons of additional foodgrains) by the end of the 11th Plan (2011-12). At that time NFSM did not comprise coarse cereals and hence option (d) was the right answer for the question period. Coarse cereals were included from 2014-15 under NFSM.

NFSM continued during 12th Five Year Plan with new targets of additional production of 25 million tons of foodgrains comprising 10 million tons of rice, 8 million tons of wheat, 4 million tons of pulses and 3 million tons of coarse cereals by the end of 12th Plan. Commercial crops (viz. cotton, jute and sugarcane) were also included under NFSM's ambit.

Based on past experience and performance of 12th Plan, the NFSM is being continued beyond 12th Plan with new targets to achieve 13 million tons of additional foodgrains production comprising 5 million tons of rice, 3 million tons of wheat, 3 million tons of pulses and 2 million tons of nutri-cum-coarse
cereals by 2019-20. Thereafter, the year-wise target of production under NFSM have been fixed on annual basis.

From the year 2018-19 and 2019-20, National Mission on Oilseeds and Oilpalm (NMOOP) and Seed Village Programme are now a part of NFSM and thus NFSM now have 8 components viz. (1) NFSM-Rice; (ii) NFSM-Wheat; (iii) NFSM- Pulses; (iv) NFSM-Coarse Cereals (Maize, Barley); (v) NFSM- Sub Mission on Nutri-Cereals; (vi) NFSM-Commercial crops: (vii) NFSM-Oilseeds and Oilpalm; and (viii) NFSM-Seed Village Programme.

4. Which one of the following is not included in the National Food Security Mission ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam.) 2015, B.P.S.C (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Oilseeds
Solution:National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in October, 2007 (from Rabi 2007-08 season) as a centrally spon sored scheme to increase the annual production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons and pulses by 2 million tons (Total 20 million tons of additional foodgrains) by the end of the 11th Plan (2011-12). At that time NFSM did not comprise coarse cereals and hence option (d) was the right answer for the question period. Coarse cereals were included from 2014-15 under NFSM.

NFSM continued during 12th Five Year Plan with new targets of additional production of 25 million tons of foodgrains comprising 10 million tons of rice, 8 million tons of wheat, 4 million tons of pulses and 3 million tons of coarse cereals by the end of 12th Plan. Commercial crops (viz. cotton, jute and sugarcane) were also included under NFSM's ambit.

Based on past experience and performance of 12th Plan, the NFSM is being continued beyond 12th Plan with new targets to achieve 13 million tons of additional foodgrains production comprising 5 million tons of rice, 3 million tons of wheat, 3 million tons of pulses and 2 million tons of nutri-cum-coarse
cereals by 2019-20. Thereafter, the year-wise target of production under NFSM have been fixed on annual basis.

From the year 2018-19 and 2019-20, National Mission on Oilseeds and Oilpalm (NMOOP) and Seed Village Programme are now a part of NFSM and thus NFSM now have 8 components viz. (1) NFSM-Rice; (ii) NFSM-Wheat; (iii) NFSM- Pulses; (iv) NFSM-Coarse Cereals (Maize, Barley); (v) NFSM- Sub Mission on Nutri-Cereals; (vi) NFSM-Commercial crops: (vii) NFSM-Oilseeds and Oilpalm; and (viii) NFSM-Seed Village Programme.

5. The reason for increase in price of foodgrains distributed through public distribution system is to : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (c) Lesson the burden of subsidy involved in Scheme
Solution:Through the Public Distribution System (PDS), the government provided foodgrains at affordable prices to the poor families. Government provides subsidies on foodgrains, which are released from PDS. The price of the fooodgrains, released by the PDS are lower than their market prices. So, if the government raises the prices of the foodgrains distributed through, PDS its direct impact will be the reduction in the burden of subsidy provided on PDS.

6. Operation Flood is related to which of the following : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992*, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992*]

Correct Answer: (b) Milk production
Solution:Operation Flood was launched in 1970. It is related to increase in milk production and white revolution. It is the world's largest dairy development program and a landmark project of India's National Dairy Development Board. It trans formed India from a milk-deficient nation into the world's largest milk producer. Dr. Verghese Kurien is known as the father of the white revolution in India.

7. As per Economic Survey 2020-21, arrange the following States in decreasing order of milk production : [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh >Gujarat >Punjab >Haryana (c) Gujarat Punjab Madhya Pradesh > Haryana
Solution:As per Economic Survey 2020-21, the top 10 States in de creasing order of milk production during the year 2019-20 (Prov.) were as follows: 1. Uttar Pradesh, 2. Rajasthan, 3. Madhya Pradesh, 4. Gujarat, 5. Andhra Pradesh, 6. Punjab, 7. Maharashtra, 8. Haryana, 9. Bihar, 10. Karnataka. As per the "Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 (released in November, 2023), the top 10 States in milk production in 2022-23 are as follows: 1. Uttar Pradesh, 2. Rajasthan, 3. Madhya Pradesh, 4, Gujarat, 5. Andhra Pradesh, 6 Maharashtra, 7. Punjab, 8. Karnataka, 9. Bihar, 10. Haryana.

8. Consider the following statements with references to 'Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. This scheme Includes milch cow breeds of Sahiwal, Gir, Tharparkar and Gangatiri only.

2. Beneficiary must have at least one year of cattle rearing experience.

Select the correct answer from the code given below :

Code :

Correct Answer: (b) Only 1
Solution:The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the 'Naindini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' under 'Nand Baba Mission' The scheme aims to improve the breed of cows in order to enhance milk production and raise the income of dairy farmers in the State. Under the scheme, only Sahiwal, Gir, Tharparker, and Gangatiri breeds of the scheme, the beneficiary must have a minimum of three years of experience in cattle farming along with necessary land for establishing the unit and green fodder. Hence, statement 1 is correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.

9. Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

AnimalBreed
(a) BuffaloBhadawari
(b) CowSindhi
(c) GoatJamunapari
(d) SheepTharparkar

 

Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:Bhadawari is a breed of buffalo. They are basically found in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Sindhi (Red Sindhi) is a breed of cow originating from Sindh province of Pakistan. In India, it is found in Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Odisha. Jamunapari is an Indian breed of domestic goat originating in Uttar Pradesh. Tharparkar is a breed of cow found in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Hence, option (d) is not correctly matched.

10. With reference to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Which of the following statements is/are correct ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. MPEDA was established on 1972.

2. It is headquartered in Kolkata.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (a) Only 1
Solution:The Marine Product Exports Development Authority (MPEDA) was set up by act of Parliament during 1972. The erstwhile Marine Products Export Promotion Council established by the Government of India in September, 1961 was converged in to MPEDA on 24th August, 1972. MPEDA is given the mandate to promote the marine products industry with special reference to exports from the country. The headquarters of MPEDA is at Kochi, Kerala. Hence, only statement 1 is correct.
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