Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Part – III)

41. Consider the following statements : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

1. The Crop Insurance Scheme in India was started in the year 1985.

2. The total number of agro-climatic zones in U.P. is 9.

3. Food for work Programme was started in the year 1977.

4. Blue revolution is concerned with production of mustard.

Codes :

(a) only 1 and 2 are correct
(b) only 2 and 3 are correct
(c) only 3 and 4 are correct
(d) only1, 2 and 3 are correct

Correct Answer: (d) only1, 2 and 3 are correct

Solution:Blue revolution is related to the fish production and not with mustard production. All other statements are correct. The objectives of the Blue Revolution are mentioned below:
1. Completely tapping the total fish potential of India on both islands as well as in the marine sector and to triple the production by the year 2020.
2. Transforming the fisheries sector into a modern industry through the utilization of new technologies and processes.
3. Doubling the income of the fishers through increased productivity and improving the post-harvest marketing infrastructure including e-commerce, technologies, and global best innovators.
4. To ensure the active participation of the fishers and the fish farmers in income enhancement.
5. Tripling the export earnings by the year 2020 with a major focus on the benefits covering the institutional mechanisms.
6. Developing the nutritional and food security of the nation.

42. Hariyali Yojana is related to : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Crop Management
(b) Soil Management
(c) Water Management
(d) Forest Management

Correct Answer: (c) Water Management

Solution:In January 2003, the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee launched the 'Hariyali scheme related to water harvesting with the outlay of Rs. 2000 crore. The purpose of this water- shed management scheme was to implement water harvesting programs, solution of drinking water problem, to provide irrigation facilities and to promote plantation. This project is under the Ministry of Rural Development and is being run through panchayats of the country.

43. 'Hariyali' is the programme associated with : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) protection of rural environment
(b) provision of green fodder for animals
(c) a programme of support for watershed management
(d) a private initiation to create rural supply chain

Correct Answer: (c) a programme of support for watershed management

Solution:In January 2003, the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee launched the 'Hariyali scheme related to water harvesting with the outlay of Rs. 2000 crore. The purpose of this water- shed management scheme was to implement water harvesting programs, solution of drinking water problem, to provide irrigation facilities and to promote plantation. This project is under the Ministry of Rural Development and is being run through panchayats of the country.

44. 'Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana' is related to : [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]

(a) Production of pulses and oilseeds
(b) Increase in production of cash crops
(c) Thrust in export of agricultural products
(d) Increasing productivity of crops in drought prone areas

Correct Answer: (c) Thrust in export of agricultural products

Solution:The 'Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojna' is related to increase in export of agricultural products. The objective of this scheme is to promote export of fruits, vegetables, flowers, minor forest produce, dairy, poultry and their value added products produced and processed domestically, by incentivising exporters of such products. Exporters of such products shall be entitled for duty credit scrip equivalent to 5 percent of the FOB value of exports for each licensing year. This scheme was announced in the Export-Import Policy 2004-09.

45. 'Rashtriya Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojna' is mainly concerned with : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) Cash crops
(b) Cerals
(c) Vegetables
(d) Exportable agriculture produce

Correct Answer: (d) Exportable agriculture produce

Solution:The 'Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojna' is related to increase in export of agricultural products. The objective of this scheme is to promote export of fruits, vegetables, flowers, minor forest produce, dairy, poultry and their value added products produced and processed domestically, by incentivising exporters of such products. Exporters of such products shall be entitled for duty credit scrip equivalent to 5 percent of the FOB value of exports for each licensing year. This scheme was announced in the Export-Import Policy 2004-09.

46. The objective of PM-KUSUM Scheme is : [B.P.S.C (Pre) 2020]

(a) to reduce farmers' dependence on monsoon for
(b) to reduce farmers' dependence on money-lenders for credit.
(c) promotion of floriculture in India
(d) to remove farmers' dependence on diesel and kerosene and to link pump sets to solar energy
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) to remove farmers' dependence on diesel and kerosene and to link pump sets to solar energy

Solution:PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan) Scheme is aimed at ensuring energy security for farmers in India, along with honouring India's commitment to increase the share of installed capacity of electric power from non-fossil fuel sources to 40% by 2030 as part of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs). The PM-KUSUM Scheme was launched in 2019. To remove farmers' dependence on diesel and kerosene and to link agricultural pump sets to solar energy is among the main objectives of this scheme.

47. PM-KUSUM Scheme is related to : [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) agricultural solar pump system
(b) electrical Vehicle subsidy
(c) semi-conductor sector
(d) fertilizer

Correct Answer: (a) agricultural solar pump system

Solution:PM-KUSUM Scheme is related to agricultural solar pump system. PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan) Scheme is aimed at ensuring energy security for farmers in India, along with honouring India's commitment to increase the share of installed capacity of electric power from non-fossil fuel sources to 40% by 2030 as part of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs). The PM-KUSUM Scheme was launched in 2019. To remove farmers' dependence on diesel and kerosene and to link agricultural pump sets to solar energy is among the main objectives of this scheme.

48. In which of the following year National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP) was launched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011

Correct Answer: (a) 2008

Solution:The National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP) was launched by the Government of India in 2008, with the purpose to digitize and modernize land records and develop a centralised land record management system. It is now renamed as Digital India Land Record Modernization Programme (DILRMP). The main objective of the NLRMP is to develop a modern, comprehensive, and transparent land records management system in the country to implement the conclusive land-titling system with title guarantee, which will be based on four basic principles, i.e.,

To provide a single window to access land records including the registration process in a manner that is both transparent and accountable.
To modernize and update management practices of land records, making them more efficient and accessible.
To develop a comprehensive and secure system for the storage, retrieval, and update of land records.
To minimize scope and disputes related to land by providing clear titles and thereby facilitating conclusive titles to immovable properties.
To enhance transparency in the land records maintenance system, which would significantly reduce the potential for fraud.

49. Consider the following statements : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

1. A watershed development fund has been established with a total corpus of Rs. 200 crores.

2. The objective is to undertake integrated water she development work in selected 100 districts.

3. Under the scheme, two-third of amount is given for grant based projects in the State.

With the help of given codes, find which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

Solution:The Union Government has established a Watershed Development Fund (WDF) during the year 2000 with total cost of Rs. 200 crore which includes Rs. 100 crore by Ministry of Agriculture and Rs. 100 crore by NABARD as matching contribution. Initially, the objective of WDF was to undertake integrated watershed development work in selected 100 districts. WDF has two components viz., loan and grant. Two-third of the Fund will be for loans to the State Government for watershed development and one-third will be for grant based activities covering promotional efforts, capacity building etc. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

50. Rainfed Area Development Programme (RADP) was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperative, Government of India in the year : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) 2008-09
(b) 2009-10
(c) 2010-11
(d) 2011-12

Correct Answer: (d) 2011-12

Solution:To ensure agriculture growth in the rainfed areas, a new scheme "Rainfed Area Development Programme (RADP) was launched in the year 2011-12 as a sub-scheme under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY). It aims at improving quality of life of farmers, especially small and marginal farmers, by offering a complete package of activities to maximise farm returns.