National Affairs MCQs

81.

The PM-KISAN scheme is a testament to the government's commitment to:

A Reducing agricultural subsidies

B Empowering farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector

C Promoting industrialization over agriculture

D Increasing food imports

82.

The government ensures that benefits reach intended beneficiaries through robust:

A Marketing campaigns

B Verification processes and grievance redressal mechanisms

C Media advertisements

D International collaborations

83.

The disbursement of Rs 2.5 lakh crore signifies a substantial infusion of capital into the:

A Urban infrastructure

B Rural economy

C Service sector

D Manufacturing sector

84.

The PM-KISAN scheme was launched in which year?

A 2017

B 2018

C 2019

D 2020

85.

What is a key role of the PM-KISAN scheme in improving farmers' lives?

A Increasing their debt burden

B Improving financial stability and enabling investment in farm inputs

C Reducing their access to credit

D Discouraging agricultural activities

86.

The installments under PM-KISAN are directly transferred into farmers' bank accounts through which mode?

A Cheque

B Demand Draft

C Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

D Cash on delivery

87.

The financial benefit under PM-KISAN is disbursed in how many equal installments?

A One

B Two

C Three

D Four

88.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive an annual financial benefit of:

A Rs 3,000

B Rs 4,000

C Rs 6,000

D Rs 10,000

89.

The PM-KISAN scheme provides direct income support to:

A Urban consumers

B Eligible farmer families

C Agricultural laborers only

D Farm equipment manufacturers

90.

What significant financial milestone has been achieved by the PM-KISAN scheme as of March 28, 2026?

A Rs 1 lakh crore disbursed

B Rs 1.5 lakh crore disbursed

C Rs 2.5 lakh crore disbursed

D Rs 3 lakh crore disbursed

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