What is the frequency of installment payments under the PM-KISAN scheme?
A Monthly
B Quarterly
C Bi-annually
D Annually
Answer: C
The financial benefit of ₹ 6,000 per annum is paid in three equal installments of ₹ 2,000 each. This means payments are made on a quarterly basis (every four months).
2.
In which manner is the financial benefit of the PM-KISAN scheme transferred to the beneficiaries?
A Through agricultural input vouchers.
B Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into their bank accounts.
C In the form of loans at subsidized interest rates.
D Through local cooperative societies.
Answer: B
The financial assistance under PM-KISAN is transferred directly to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
3.
The PM-KISAN scheme provides direct financial assistance to agricultural households. What is the definition of an 'agricultural household' under this scheme?
A A household where at least one member is a farmer.
B A household where the head of the family is a farmer.
C A household where all members are engaged in agriculture.
D एक ऐसा परिवार जहाँ सभी सदस्य कृषि में लगे हों।
Answer: A
An agricultural household is defined as a household where at least one member is a farmer. The scheme focuses on providing financial support to such families.
4.
Which of the following categories of farmers are generally excluded from the PM-KISAN scheme?
A Small and marginal farmers.
B Tenant farmers.
C Institutional landholders.
D Farmers cultivating forest land.
Answer: C
The scheme is intended for landholding farmer families. Institutional landholders, serving or retired officials of Central/State Government ministries/departments, persons who have paid income tax in the last assessment year, and those receiving pensions above ₹10,000 per month are generally excluded.
5.
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, how much financial benefit is provided to eligible farmer families per annum?
A ₹ 2,000
B ₹ 4,000
C ₹ 6,000
D ₹ 10,000
Answer: C
Eligible farmer families receive an annual financial benefit of ₹ 6,000, which is paid in three equal installments of ₹ 2,000 each, directly into their bank accounts.
6.
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 direct financial support to landholding farmer families.
C To promote agricultural mechanization.
D To provide subsidies for organic farming.
Answer: B
The PM-KISAN scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of all landholding farmer families in the country to enable them to take care of expenses related to agriculture and allied activities, as well as domestic needs.
7.
Which of the following categories of beneficiaries is generally excluded from the PM-KISAN scheme?
A Small and marginal farmer families with cultivable land.
B All institutional landholders.
C Farmer families whose members are retired pensioners with a monthly pension of less than ₹10,000.
D Farmer families whose members are engaged in farming activities.
Answer: B
The PM-KISAN scheme has specific exclusion criteria. All institutional landholders are excluded. Other exclusions include income tax payers, professionals (doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs, architects), and government employees (serving or retired) with a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more.
8.
When was the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme officially launched?
A February 24, 2019
B January 1, 2018
C April 1, 2020
D December 25, 2017
Answer: A
The PM-KISAN scheme was launched on February 24, 2019, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The scheme was effective from December 1, 2018.
9.
What is the annual financial assistance provided to eligible farmer families under the PM-KISAN scheme, and in how many installments is it disbursed?
A ₹6,000 in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.
B ₹10,000 in two equal installments of ₹5,000 each.
C ₹4,000 in two equal installments of ₹2,000 each.
D ₹8,000 in four equal installments of ₹2,000 each.
Answer: A
The PM-KISAN scheme provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months.
10.
The Green Skill Development Programme aligns with which of the following national goals?
A Make in India
B Skill India Mission
C Digital India
D Smart Cities Mission
Answer: B
GSDP is an initiative under the Skill India Mission to provide training to youth in green skills, which are essential for sustainable development.
