Practice 202 Agricultural Development multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for selecting the 100 districts under PMDDKY?
Explanation
The three criteria for district selection are: low productivity, moderate/low cropping intensity, and less credit disbursement. High population density is not a selection criterion.
Q2. India's EEZ holds what potential for fish resources according to the NITI Aayog report?
Explanation
India's EEZ holds 7.16 million tonnes of potential fish resources; only 4 vessels operate in high seas.
Q3. What is the total budget of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses?
Explanation
The Mission has a total budget of Rs 11,440 crore for 6 years from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
Q4. The Public Distribution System (PDS) distributes:
Explanation
PDS distributes wheat, rice, sugar, and kerosene through a network of Fair Price Shops. Under NFSA 2013, TPDS covers 75% rural and 50% urban population. Subsidised grains: Rs 2/kg wheat, Rs 3/kg rice (made free under PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana).
Q5. Under the proposed Seed Act 2026, what is the maximum penalty for selling fake or substandard seeds?
Explanation
The Seed Act 2026 increases penalties for selling fake/substandard seeds to Rs 30 lakh with imprisonment up to 3 years, and mandates QR codes on seed packets.
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Q6. PMDDKY was announced in which Union Budget?
Q7. How many existing schemes does PMDDKY merge under a single digital framework?
Q8. How many existing schemes does PMDDKY converge?
Q9. How many districts are targeted under PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)?
Q10. The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi provides:
Q11. What is the total amount disbursed under PM-KISAN till the 21st installment?
Q12. What was the maximum penalty proposed for major offences under the Draft Seeds Bill 2025?
Q13. How many cereal seed varieties are part of the 100+ varieties under this mission?
Q14. Agri-infrastructure Fund provides loans at what interest subvention?
Q15. How much was transferred under the 22nd PM-KISAN installment released on March 13?
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