Government Schemes & Programs MCQs

121.

The PM-KISAN scheme was launched in which year?

A 2018

B 2019

C 2020

D 2021

122.

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.

123.

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.

124.

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.

125.

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.

126.

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.

127.

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.

128.

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.

129.

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

130.

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.