[amp_mcq option1=”Direct income support to farmers” option2=”Crop insurance” option3=”Subsidized fertilizers” option4=”Irrigation facilities” correct=”option1″]
The correct answer is: a) Direct income support to farmers.
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is a central government scheme that provides direct income support to farmers. The scheme was launched on 1 December 2018, and it aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers. Under the scheme, farmers are provided with an annual income support of รขยยน6,000 per year, which is transferred directly to their bank accounts in three equal installments.
The scheme is a major initiative of the government to address the issue of rural distress. It is expected to benefit over 12 crore farmers in the country. The scheme has been well-received by farmers, and it has been credited with improving their financial condition.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) Crop insurance is not provided under the PM-KISAN scheme. However, the government has a separate scheme called Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) that provides crop insurance to farmers.
- Option c) Subsidized fertilizers are not provided under the PM-KISAN scheme. However, the government has a separate scheme called Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) that provides financial assistance to farmers for irrigation facilities.
- Option d) Irrigation facilities are not provided under the PM-KISAN scheme. However, the government has a separate scheme called Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) that provides financial assistance to farmers for irrigation facilities.