Here are some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about the Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
1.When was the Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – PMKSY) launched?
a. 2013
b. 2014
c. 2015
d. 2016
Answer: c. 2015
2.Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?
a. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation
c. Ministry of Rural Development
d. Ministry of Finance
Answer: a. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
3.What is the primary objective of Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?
a. Promoting organic farming
b. Doubling farmers’ income by improving irrigation efficiency
c. Providing subsidies for agricultural inputs
d. Enhancing agricultural exports
Answer: b. Doubling farmers’ income by improving irrigation efficiency
4.Under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, which component focuses on creating new sources of water through rainwater harvesting and watershed development?
a. Har Khet Ko Pani
b. Per Drop More Crop
c. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
d. Watershed Development
Answer: d. Watershed Development
5.Which of the following is one of the components of Krishi Sinchayee Yojana that aims at improving water use efficiency?
a. Har Khet Ko Pani
b. Per Drop More Crop
c. Watershed Development
d. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
Answer: b. Per Drop More Crop
6.Under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, what is the objective of the “Har Khet Ko Pani” component?
a. Promoting micro-irrigation techniques
b. Doubling the income of farmers
c. Enhancing agricultural research
d. Ensuring water availability for every field
Answer: d. Ensuring water availability for every field
7.Which sub-scheme under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana focuses on improving the efficiency of irrigation systems and reducing water usage in agriculture?
a. Watershed Development
b. Har Khet Ko Pani
c. Per Drop More Crop
d. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
Answer: c. Per Drop More Crop
8.What is the primary focus of the “Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)” component under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?
a. Promoting organic farming
b. Creating rainwater harvesting structures
c. Developing new irrigation projects
d. Watershed management
Answer: c. Developing new irrigation projects
9.Under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, which component focuses on enhancing the coverage of micro-irrigation systems in agriculture?
a. Per Drop More Crop
b. Watershed Development
c. Har Khet Ko Pani
d. Sustainable Water Management
Answer: a. Per Drop More Crop
10.What is the target set under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana to achieve “Har Khet Ko Pani” by providing water to every field?
a. 2022
b. 2025
c. 2030
d. 2040
Answer: a. 2022
11.Under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, what is the name of the component that focuses on creating rainwater harvesting structures to conserve water in agriculture?
a. Watershed Development
b. Per Drop More Crop
c. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
d. Har Khet Ko Pani
Answer: a. Watershed Development
12.Which state was awarded for its exemplary performance in implementing water conservation and irrigation projects under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana in 2019?
a. Maharashtra
b. Gujarat
c. Karnataka
d. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: b. Gujarat
13.What is the primary aim of the “Sustainable Water Management” component under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?
a. Preventing water pollution
b. Enhancing groundwater recharge
c. Building check dams
d. Providing water to every household
Answer: b. Enhancing groundwater recharge
14.Under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, which component focuses on promoting precision farming and efficient water use in agriculture?
a. Har Khet Ko Pani
b. Per Drop More Crop
c. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
d. Sustainable Water Management
Answer: b. Per Drop More Crop
15.What is the objective of the “Watershed Development” component under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?
a. Creating rainwater harvesting structures
b. Developing new irrigation projects
c. Improving the efficiency of irrigation systems
d. Enhancing water use efficiency in agriculture
Answer: a. Creating rainwater harvesting structures
16.Under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, which organization is responsible for the overall monitoring and coordination of the scheme at the national level?
a. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b. NITI Aayog
c. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
d. Central Water Commission (CWC)
Answer: a. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
17.What is the target of the Krishi Sinchayee Yojana regarding the creation of new water storage structures, as of the latest available data?
a. 1,000 structures by 2022
b. 5,000 structures by 2025
c. 10,000 structures by 2030
d. 20,000 structures by 2040
Answer: c. 10,000 structures by 2030
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18.Under Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, what is the focus of the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan” initiative?
a. Promoting water conservation and irrigation projects
b. Ensuring clean drinking water in rural areas
c. Implementing rainwater harvesting in urban areas
d. Enhancing water use efficiency in agriculture
Answer: b. Ensuring clean drinking water in rural areas