Microtheme: SchemeXRural/Agri —
11 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2026] Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped RGSA is/are correct?
   1. Period of implementation: 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
   2. Key objective: develop governance capabilities of PRIs to deliver on SDGs.
   3. The share of Central funding is 100% for all States and Union Territories.
   • (a) 1 and 2
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) 1 and 3
   • (d) 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
2. [2025] Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
   I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.
   II. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) I only
   • (b) II only
   • (c) Both I and II
   • (d) Neither I nor II
   Correct Answer: (C) Both I and II
3. [2024] With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements:
   1. To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.
   2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised.
   3. An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.
   Which of the statements given above are correct?
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3*
   Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3*
4. [2020] 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 truck
   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:
   • (a) 1, 2 and 5 only
   • (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
   • (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
   • (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
   Correct Answer: (B) 1, 3 and 4 only
5. [2020] With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?
   1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
   2. A specified portion of each MP’s ‘fund must benefit SC/ST populations.
   3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.
   4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 3 and 4 only
   • (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
   Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 4 only
6. [2018] With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements:
   The families coming under the category of ‘below poverty line (BPL)’ only are eligible to receive subsidies food grains.
   The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.
   Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a ‘take-home ration’ of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter
   Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 and 2
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) 1 and 3
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
7. [2017] Consider the following statements:
   The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at
   1. Expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.
   2. Enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.
   3. Checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.
   Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 3 only
   • (c) 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (B) 3 only
8. [2017] 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:
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
9. [2015] 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?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
10. [2012] 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 agri-business centres in rural areas
    2. By strengthening ‘Self-Help Groups’ and providing skill development
    3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pumpsets, and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers
    • (a) 1 and 2 only
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 1, 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
11. [2011] Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”?
    • (a) Adult members of only the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households
    • (b) Adult members of below poverty line (BPL) households
    • (c) Adult members of households of all backward communities
    • (d) Adult members of any household
    Correct Answer: (D) Adult members of any household