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361.
The PM-KISAN scheme was launched in which year?
A 2018
B 2019
C 2020
D 2021
362.
Which of the following is a recent focus area for strengthening the PM-KISAN scheme?
A Reducing the number of beneficiaries.
B Increasing the installment amount significantly.
C Strengthening digital integration.
D Shifting to a manual application process.
363.
The PM-KISAN mobile app aims to provide farmers with:
A Only information about government subsidies.
B Access to their payment status and scheme details.
C Only agricultural market prices.
D Only information about new farming technologies.
364.
What is the role of Aadhaar linkage in the PM-KISAN scheme?
A It is optional for all beneficiaries.
B It is mandatory for linking with bank accounts for fund transfer.
C It is used for verifying land ownership only.
D It is used for providing agricultural training.
365.
The PM-KISAN portal is used for:
A Only for registration of new farmers.
B Real-time data updates and grievance redressal.
C Only for checking weather forecasts.
D Only for purchasing agricultural inputs.
366.
Which mechanism is used for the transparent disbursement of funds under PM-KISAN?
A Cheque payments.
B Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
C Demand Drafts.
D Cash distribution through local authorities.
367.
The PM-KISAN scheme is primarily targeted at which category of farmers?
A Large-scale commercial farmers.
B Landholding farmer families with a total cultivable landholding up to 2 hectares.
C Farmers engaged in animal husbandry.
D Farmers who have taken loans from cooperative banks.
368.
Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for beneficiaries under the PM-KISAN scheme to receive installments?
A Mandatory crop diversification.
B Mandatory e-KYC.
C Mandatory participation in farmer producer organizations (FPOs).
D Mandatory land registration under a specific scheme.
369.
What was the amount of the 16th installment disbursed under the PM-KISAN scheme in March 2026?
A ₹1,000
B ₹3,000
C ₹2,000
D ₹4,000
370.
What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme?
A To provide crop insurance to all farmers.
B To offer income support to landholding farmer families.
C To subsidize agricultural machinery for farmers.
D To promote organic farming practices.