1. Question: In Karnataka’s 2025–26 budget, what change was made to agriculture spending?
Options:
(A) Agriculture allocation was cut by half.
(B) It was increased to ₹51,339 crore from ₹44,000 crore last year.
(C) It was kept constant with no change.
(D) Farming was declared tax-exempt.
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The Karnataka budget for 2025–26 raised the farm-sector allocation from ₹44,000 crore to ₹51,339 crore. This increase (along with good monsoon) aided the sector’s 4% growth. Options (A) and (C) contradict the actual increase, and (D) is unrelated.
2. Question: What was the total disbursement under PM-Kisan (farmer income support) after 19 instalments, and what was significant about the 20th instalment in Aug 2025?
Options:
(A) Zero disbursement; scheme not implemented.
(B) ₹3.69 lakh crore disbursed in 19 installments, and the 20th instalment of ₹20,500 crore was sent to ~9.7 crore farmers.
(C) Only private loans are given.
(D) The scheme ended in 2022.
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: PM-Kisan, launched in 2019, provides ₹6,000/year to farmers. By February 2025, ₹3.69 lakh crore had been transferred in 19 installments. On Aug 2, 2025, the 20th instalment (₹20,500 crore) was paid to about 9.7 crore farmers. Options (A), (C), and (D) are false.
3. Question: Which of the following did the Union Cabinet approve regarding crop insurance?
Options:
(A) Termination of PMFBY scheme.
(B) Extension of the existing PMFBY and RWBCIS schemes through 2025–26.
(C) Mandatory insurance only for urban farmers.
(D) Replacement with a new loan scheme.
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: In early 2025, the Cabinet approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance (RWBCIS) for 2025–26. Options (A), (C), and (D) are incorrect; the government chose to continue, not end, these schemes.
4. Question: The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) was launched in Nov 2024 with what total outlay?
Options:
(A) ₹0 (no budget).
(B) ₹500 crore.
(C) ₹2,481 crore.
(D) ₹100,000 crore.
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: The Cabinet approved NMNF with an outlay of ₹2,481 crore in November 2024. This mission promotes natural/organic farming methods. Options (A), (B), and (D) are not the correct figure.
5. Question: What step was taken to promote the fisheries sector in India according to recent reports?
Options:
(A) Complete ban on fish exports.
(B) No new initiative mentioned.
(C) Allocation of funds to boost fisheries cooperatives and a record fish production of 174.45 lakh tonnes (2023–24).
(D) Government takeover of all fish farms.
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Recent data highlighted a record 174.45 lakh tonnes of fish production in 2023–24, making India a leading producer. Alongside, new cooperatives and schemes have been supported. Options (A), (B), and (D) are not supported by government actions.
6. Question: Under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) launched recently, what is a key objective?
Options:
(A) Phasing out bees to protect crops.
(B) Promoting scientific beekeeping and increasing pollination to boost agricultural output.
(C) Only producing honey for export.
(D) Replacing beekeepers with robots.
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: NBHM (2023) aims to foster beekeeping industry growth and enhance crop production through pollination. It involves R&D and support (e.g., 100 beekeeper FPOs). Options (A), (C), and (D) do not reflect its objectives.
7. Question: Which statement about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) allocation is correct?
Options:
(A) It was discontinued in 2024.
(B) The revised RGM received a total of ₹3,400 crore after an additional ₹1,000 crore was approved.
(C) It only receives foreign funding.
(D) It was replaced by a crop insurance scheme.
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved a revised RGM (for 2017–22) with an additional ₹1,000 crore, making the total sanctioned budget ₹3,400 crore. This supports cattle breed improvement. Options (A), (C), and (D) are false statements.
8. Question: Which statement is true about the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) as reported in 2024–25?
Options:
(A) It covered ~15 lakh hectares and mobilized 25.30 lakh farmers for organic farming.
(B) It was ended in 2019.
(C) It applies only to fisheries.
(D) It only promotes chemical fertilizers.
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: The Economic Survey noted that under PKVY, 52,289 organic clusters covering 14.99 lakh hectares were formed, involving 25.30 lakh farmers. Options (B), (C), and (D) contradict the fact that PKVY promotes organic (not chemical) farming, and is ongoing.
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