Government Schemes & Programs MCQs - 2026-06-30

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.