Government Schemes & Policies MCQs for UPSC Prelims

The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus

1. A transportation cost only
2. B interest cost only
3. C procurement incidentals and distribution cost
4. D procurement incidentals and charges for godowns

What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme? 1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities. 2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 only
3. C Both 1 and 2
4. D Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements : 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 only
3. C Both 1 and 2
4. D Neither 1 nor 2

'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for

1. A providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates
2. B promoting women's Self-Help Groups in backward areas
3. C promoting financial inclusion in the country
4. D providing financial help to the marginalized communities

Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes? 1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets 2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks 3. Consumption requirements of farm households 4. Post-harvest expenses 5. Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A 1, 2 and 5 only
2. B 1, 3 and 4 only
3. C 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
4. D 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements : 1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement. 2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 only
3. C Both 1 and 2
4. D Neither 1 nor 2

How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas 2. By strengthening 'self-help groups' and providing skill development 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. A 1 and 2 only
2. B 2 only
3. C 1 and 3 only
4. D 1, 2 and 3

Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?

1. A Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others
2. B Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost
3. C Earmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds
4. D Identifying the entrepreneurs in villages and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies