Question 1

What is the minimum support price (MSP) in India primarily designed to ensure?

Accepted Answer

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a government-guaranteed price for agricultural commodities to protect farmers from price fluctuations and ensure remunerative returns for their produce.

Question 2

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage to farmers against which of the following?

Accepted Answer

PMFBY is a crop insurance scheme that protects farmers against losses due to crop failure caused by natural calamities, pests, and diseases. It was launched in 2016 to provide financial security to farmers.

Question 3

The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted in India in which year?

Accepted Answer

The National Food Security Act, 2013 was enacted to provide legal right to food and ensure food security for all citizens. It replaced the earlier targeted PDS system with a more inclusive approach.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a component of India's food security framework?

Accepted Answer

India's food security framework includes PDS, MSP, buffer stock management, and crop insurance. Agricultural export promotion is a separate trade objective, not a food security component.

Question 5

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural crops in India is announced by which organization?

Accepted Answer

The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, recommends MSP for various crops based on cost of production, market trends, and demand-supply dynamics.

Question 6

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) primarily aims to provide insurance coverage to farmers against which risk?

Accepted Answer

PMFBY is a crop insurance scheme launched in 2016 that protects farmers against losses due to crop failure caused by natural calamities, pests, and diseases.

Question 7

Which ministry in India is primarily responsible for formulating policies related to food security and the Public Distribution System?

Accepted Answer

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is the nodal agency responsible for food security policies, PDS implementation, and food grain management in India.

Question 8

The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 guarantees subsidized food grains to what percentage of the population in rural and urban areas combined?

Accepted Answer

The NFSA 2013 provides legal right to food security, covering approximately 67% of the population (75% in rural areas and 50% in urban areas) through the PDS.

Question 9

The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 guarantees subsidized food grains to what percentage of the population?

Accepted Answer

The National Food Security Act, 2013 guarantees subsidized food grains to approximately 67% of the population (about 81 crore people), comprising both rural and urban populations classified as Priority Households (PHH) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries.

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary objective of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?

Accepted Answer

The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a food security mechanism that distributes essential commodities like rice, wheat, and sugar to Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Above Poverty Line (APL) families at subsidized rates through Fair Price Shops.

Question 11

Which of the following is the primary objective of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?

Accepted Answer

The PDS is a food security mechanism that distributes essential commodities like rice, wheat, and sugar to Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Above Poverty Line (APL) families at subsidized rates through Fair Price Shops.

Question 12

The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted in which year?

Accepted Answer

The National Food Security Act was enacted in 2013. It provides for food and nutritional security by ensuring access to adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices to people to live a life with dignity. It covers up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban population.

Question 13

Which ministry in India is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Public Distribution System (PDS)?

Accepted Answer

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution is the nodal agency responsible for formulating policies and overseeing the implementation of PDS across India.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a component of India's food security framework as per the National Food Security Act, 2013?

Accepted Answer

NFSA, 2013 covers PDS entitlements, mid-day meal schemes, and integrated child development services (ICDS). It does not directly mandate agricultural subsidy distribution or crop insurance as primary components.

Question 15

Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, what percentage of the rural population is entitled to receive subsidized foodgrains?

Accepted Answer

The NFSA, 2013 guarantees subsidized foodgrains to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population, making it a legally enforceable right rather than a welfare discretion.

Question 16

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural commodities in India is announced by which organization?

Accepted Answer

The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, recommends MSP. The Government of India officially announces it based on CACP recommendations.

Question 17

The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 guarantees subsidized foodgrains to what percentage of the population?

Accepted Answer

The NFSA, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to approximately 67% of India's population (about 81.5 crore people), covering both rural and urban areas with differentiated entitlements.

Question 18

Which ministry in India is primarily responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?

Accepted Answer

The PMFBY is a crop insurance scheme implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to protect farmers against crop loss due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.

Question 19

What is the minimum support price (MSP) mechanism primarily designed to achieve in Indian agriculture?

Accepted Answer

MSP is a government-guaranteed price for agricultural commodities to protect farmers from price fluctuations and ensure remunerative returns, while also maintaining food security.

Question 20

The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 guarantees subsidized food grains to what percentage of the population, and at what price per kg for rice under the Public Distribution System?

Accepted Answer

This tests precise knowledge of NFSA's coverage mandate and the statutory price ceiling for a key staple grain.

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