Q. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
2.The scheme provides annual income support of Rs. 6,000 to all landholding farmer families in three equal installments.
3.Institutional landholders and certain professionals are excluded from the scheme’s benefits.
4.The Ministry of Rural Development implements the scheme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: 2 and 3
- Statement 1 is incorrect: PM-KISAN is a Central Sector Scheme, not Centrally Sponsored.
- Statement 2 is correct: Rs. 6000 per annum is provided in three installments of Rs. 2000.
- Statement 3 is correct: Institutional landholders and professionals (e.g., doctors, engineers) are excluded.
- Statement 4 is incorrect: The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, not the Ministry of Rural Development.
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