MCQ for test-8-10-december-2023

Consider the following statements with reference to the crop subsidies in India:

1. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

2. Minimum support price is announced by Cabinet committee on Economic Affairs

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS), consider the following statements:

1. The maximum retail price of fertilizers is fixed by the Government.

2. Urea is not covered under the NBS policy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF):

1. It promotes intensive irrigation and deep ploughing.

2. The large-scale adoption of ZBNF may lead to a reduction in agricultural productivity.

3. It excludes insect and pest management.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to National Agriculture Market (eNAM):

1. It provides access to a nationwide market for the farmer.

2. NITI Ayog is the lead agency for implementing eNAM.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the:

Consider the following statements about fertilizer policy in India:

1. Fertilizer subsidy is directly transferred to farmers’ bank account.

2. Currently, there is no limit on the amount of subsidized fertilizer each farmer can buy.

3. In the case of non-urea fertilisers, MRP has been de-regularised.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Agricultural Produce and Market Committee (APMC) Act 2003:

1. APMC is a marketing board established by Central government in India.

2. The Model APMC Act, 2003 emphasized on promotion of contract farming.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for the fertilizer subsidies applies only to Urea, and not to Phosphorous and Potassium fertilizers.

2. Share of Nutrient-Based Subsidy exceeded that of urea subsidy over the past three years.

3. Neem coating of Urea slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to Minimum Support Prices, consider the following:

1. MSP is determined region wise and state wise as input cost of crop varies state wise.

2. All types of pulses are covered under the minimum support prices.

3. The Government is legally bound to pay MSP for all the crops for which the MSP is announced.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following Statements:

1. E-Choupal is an initiative under Ministry of Panchayati Raj

2. Uzhavar Sandhai is a scheme of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?