PM-KISAN Scheme MCQs: Test Your Knowledge

1.

The government's periodic reviews of the PM-KISAN scheme primarily aim to:

A Increase the number of non-agricultural beneficiaries.

B Assess the scheme's effectiveness in providing income support and improving farmer welfare.

C Shift the financial burden of the scheme to state governments.

D Reduce the annual financial assistance provided to farmers.

2.

What is a key measure adopted by the government to enhance transparency and ensure accurate beneficiary identification under the PM-KISAN scheme?

A Mandatory physical verification of all land records by district collectors.

B Linking Aadhaar with bank accounts and e-KYC for beneficiaries.

C Providing financial assistance only through post office savings accounts.

D Excluding farmers who own more than 5 acres of land.

3.

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation and regular review of the PM-KISAN scheme?

A Ministry of Finance

B Ministry of Rural Development

C Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

D Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

4.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the funding of the PM-KISAN scheme?

A It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with cost sharing between Centre and States.

B It is a Central Sector Scheme, with 100% funding from the Government of India.

C It is funded entirely by State Governments.

D It is funded through contributions from beneficiaries.

5.

What is the annual financial assistance provided to eligible farmer families under the PM-KISAN scheme?

A ₹4,000 in two equal installments

B ₹6,000 in three equal installments

C ₹8,000 in four equal installments

D ₹10,000 in five equal installments

6.

When was the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme officially launched?

A December 2018

B February 2019

C April 2019

D January 2020

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