Agriculture and Rural Economy — Prelims Questions
Which of the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India is/are correct? 1. MSP is announced by the Government of India for 22 mandated crops and Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane. 2. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends the MSP based on various factors including cost of production and demand-supply situation. 3. Procurement at MSP is legally binding on the government for all notified crops across all states. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following are the key features of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)? 1. It guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household. 2. It mandates that at least one-third of the beneficiaries must be women. 3. It provides for unemployment allowance if employment is not provided within 15 days of applying. 4. The wages under MGNREGA are linked to the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL). Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the Green Revolution in India: 1. It primarily focused on increasing the production of pulses and oilseeds. 2. It led to significant regional disparities in agricultural development. 3. The use of High-Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds was a cornerstone of the Green Revolution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in India: 1. FPOs are registered under the Companies Act or Cooperative Societies Act. 2. They aim to enhance farmers' bargaining power and integrate them into value chains. 3. The government provides financial assistance and capacity building support for the promotion of FPOs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following measures can be adopted to mitigate the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture? 1. Promoting climate-resilient crop varieties. 2. Encouraging precision agriculture and efficient water management techniques. 3. Shifting cropping patterns towards water-intensive crops in drought-prone areas. 4. Strengthening agricultural insurance schemes like PMFBY. Select the correct answer using the code given below: