Agricultural Problems and Reforms — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is/are correct? 1. It provides comprehensive risk coverage against non-preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest. 2. The scheme covers all food and oilseed crops, as well as annual commercial/horticultural crops. 3. The premium payable by farmers is uniform across all crops and seasons. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a direct objective of land reforms in India post-independence?

Consider the following statements regarding e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM): 1. It is a physical market platform that integrates existing APMC mandis. 2. It aims to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. 3. Farmers can directly sell their produce to buyers across different states through this platform. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following factors is/are considered a major challenge for the adoption of modern agricultural technology by small and marginal farmers in India? 1. High initial cost of technology 2. Lack of awareness and technical knowledge 3. Fragmented land holdings 4. Inadequate access to institutional credit Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The term 'Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana' (PKVY) is associated with which of the following agricultural practices?