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Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: 1. It seeks to expand post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels. 2. It facilitates both long-term and short-term credit. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. The scheme expressly aims to augment post-harvest storage at panchayat and block levels and to facilitate the availability of long-term as well as short-term credit. These are separate but complementary parts of its district-level agricultural support design.

Q2Which one of the following correctly describes the implementation design of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

A A new standalone programme replacing all state agricultural schemes

B Convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 departments, along with state schemes and local partnerships

C Implementation through one department without convergence with any existing scheme

D Exclusive implementation by private companies without government schemes

Explanation

The approved implementation design brings together 36 existing schemes across 11 departments and also uses other state schemes and local partnerships. Therefore, it is a convergence model, not a replacement programme or a single-agency arrangement.

Q3What is the annual outlay and approved duration of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

A ₹24,000 crore annually for 6 years

B ₹12,000 crore annually for 6 years

C ₹24,000 crore annually for 4 years

D ₹36,000 crore annually for 5 years

Explanation

The scheme carries an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore and was approved for six years beginning with 2025-26. Multiplying the annual amount by six also yields the packet's stated overall scale of ₹1.44 lakh crore, confirming option A.

Q4Match List I with List II for the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and select the correct code. List I: 1. District coverage; 2. Existing schemes converged; 3. Departments involved; 4. Expected farmers benefited. List II: a. 11; b. 1.7 crore; c. 100; d. 36.

A 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

B 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

C 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a

D 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

Explanation

The correct matching is: 100 districts, convergence of 36 existing schemes, participation of 11 departments, and an expected benefit to 1.7 crore farmers. Hence the sequence is 1-c, 2-d, 3-a and 4-b; every pair rests on an expressly stated programme figure.

Q5How many districts are covered by the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

A 100 districts

B 75 districts

C 150 districts

D 200 districts

Explanation

The scheme covers 100 districts. This figure is stated in both the Union Budget announcement and the later Cabinet approval, which also describes the programme's focus on improving agriculture and allied sectors in those districts.

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