PM-KISAN Scheme MCQs: Test Your Knowledge on Farmer Welfare

41.

How does the regular disbursement of PM-KISAN installments primarily contribute to boosting the rural economy?

A By increasing government revenue

B By reducing urban migration

C By enhancing farmers' purchasing power and investment in agriculture

D By promoting industrial growth

42.

Through which mode are the financial benefits under the PM-KISAN scheme directly transferred to the beneficiaries?

A Cheque payment

B Money order

C Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

D Bank draft

43.

Which of the following categories of farmers is generally excluded from the PM-KISAN scheme?

A Small and marginal farmers

B Landless agricultural laborers

C Farmers holding constitutional posts

D All farmers with cultivable land

44.

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

A ₹4,000 in 2 installments

B ₹6,000 in 3 installments

C ₹8,000 in 4 installments

D ₹10,000 in 5 installments

45.

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

A February 2019

B January 2018

C March 2020

D April 2017

46.

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an "advanced digital skill" being promoted under the expanded scope of PMGDISHA for rural empowerment?

A Using digital payment applications.

B Accessing online government services (e.g., applying for schemes).

C Understanding cybersecurity basics and online fraud prevention.

D Operating a basic calculator.

47.

What is the key benefit expected from imparting advanced digital skills to rural populations under PMGDISHA?

A Increased reliance on traditional communication methods.

B Enhanced digital inclusion, employability, and entrepreneurship opportunities.

C Exclusive focus on academic research in digital technologies.

D Reduction in the overall internet penetration in rural areas.

48.

The recent focus under PMGDISHA on "advanced digital skills" primarily aims to enable beneficiaries to effectively utilize which of the following?

A Complex software development tools.

B High-end graphic design applications.

C E-governance services, digital financial tools, and online safety.

D Advanced robotics and automation.

49.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the PMGDISHA scheme?

A It targets only urban slum dwellers for digital literacy.

B The scheme was launched in 2014.

C It aims to empower rural communities by providing access to information and digital services.

D Beneficiaries must have a minimum educational qualification of 10th standard.

50.

PMGDISHA scheme was launched under the aegis of which Union Ministry?

A Ministry of Rural Development

B Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

C Ministry of Education

D Ministry of Finance

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