1. What is the primary objective of the PM Kisan Yojana?
a. Rural electrification
b. Financial inclusion
c. Income support to farmers
d. Skill development
Answer: c. Income support to farmers
2. Under the PM Kisan Yojana, how much financial assistance is provided to eligible farmers annually?
a. Rs. 5,000
b. Rs. 7,500
c. Rs. 10,000
d. Rs. 12,000
Answer: d. Rs. 12,000
3. The PM Kisan Yojana provides direct income support to farmers in how many installments per year?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: b. 3
4. Which of the following is not a requirement for eligibility under the PM Kisan Yojana?
a. Minimum landholding
b. Age limit
c. Income criteria
d. Citizenship
Answer: b. Age limit
5. How is the financial assistance under PM Kisan Yojana disbursed to the beneficiaries?
a. Bank transfer
b. Cheque
c. Cash
d. Online wallet
Answer: a. Bank transfer
6. In which year was the PM Kisan Yojana launched?
a. 2017
b. 2018
c. 2019
d. 2020
Answer: c. 2019
7. Who is responsible for implementing and monitoring the PM Kisan Yojana at the national level?
a. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b. Ministry of Rural Development
c. Ministry of Finance
d. NITI Aayog
Answer: a. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
8. Which of the following states/UTs have not implemented the PM Kisan Yojana as of the latest information?
a. Punjab
b. Haryana
c. Delhi
d. Jharkhand
Answer: c. Delhi
9. What is the mode of application for the PM Kisan Yojana?
a. Online
b. Offline
c. Both online and offline
d. Through mobile app
Answer: a. Online
10. Under the PM Kisan Yojana, who is considered the head of the family for eligibility?
a. Eldest male member
b. Eldest female member
c. Youngest male member
d. Youngest female member
Answer: a. Eldest male member
11. What is the minimum age requirement for a farmer to be eligible for the PM Kisan Yojana?
a. 16 years
b. 18 years
c. 21 years
d. 25 years
Answer: b. 18 years
12. Which of the following documents is essential for the registration of farmers under PM Kisan Yojana?
a. Aadhaar card
b. PAN card
c. Voter ID
d. Passport
Answer: a. Aadhaar card
13. Under the PM Kisan Yojana, what is the financial assistance provided to eligible farmers in the first installment?
a. Rs. 2,000
b. Rs. 4,000
c. Rs. 6,000
d. Rs. 8,000
Answer: c. Rs. 6,000
14. Apart from individual farmers, which of the following entities can also avail benefits under PM Kisan Yojana?
a. Agricultural companies
b. Farmer cooperatives
c. Agri-business firms
d. All of the above
Answer: b. Farmer cooperatives
15. Under the PM Kisan Yojana, what is the installment schedule for financial assistance to farmers?
a. Monthly
b. Quarterly
c. Half-yearly
d. Yearly
Answer: b. Quarterly
16. How can farmers check the status of their PM Kisan Yojana application or payment online?
a. Visit the nearest government office
b. Check on the PM Kisan Yojana official website
c. Call the toll-free helpline number
d. Send a letter to the Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: b. Check on the PM Kisan Yojana official website
17. Which state has recorded the highest number of beneficiaries under the PM Kisan Yojana as of the latest data?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Bihar
d. Punjab
Answer: a. Uttar Pradesh
18. In case of any discrepancies or changes in the farmer’s details, how can corrections be made in the PM Kisan Yojana application?
a. Visit the local Panchayat office
b. Reapply with the correct details
c. Contact the concerned bank branch
d. Use the online self-correction option on the PM Kisan Yojana portal
Answer: d. Use the online self-correction option on the PM Kisan Yojana portal
19. Which of the following categories of farmers is not eligible for benefits under the PM Kisan Yojana?
a. Landless farmers
b. Tenant farmers
c. Large-scale commercial farmers
d. Marginal and small farmers
Answer: c. Large-scale commercial farmers
20. Under the PM Kisan Yojana, how often is the beneficiary list updated to include new farmers?
a. Monthly
b. Quarterly
c. Annually
d. Once every two years
Answer: b. Quarterly