Consider the following oilseed crops: 1) Sesamum 2) Castor 3) Sunflower 4) Linseed 5) Groundnut 6) Niger How many of the above crops are covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following oilseed crops:
1)Sesamum
2)Castor
3)Sunflower
4)Linseed
5)Groundnut
6)Niger
How many of the above crops are covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?

[A] Only three

[B] Only four

[C] Only five

[D] All six

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: All are correct

Explanation:

As per Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) portal, oilseed crops covered under insurance are- Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower, Sesame, Safflower, Niger, Linseed & Castor.

Source: PIB