Government Schemes - Prelims 2019Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Government Schemes for UPSC Prelims 2019 | Lecture 25 | MoAFW
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBD) :
1)It aims at attaining higher levels of milk production and productivity.
2)It is being implemented in the states of Haryana and Punjab only.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
Q.2) Which of the following is/are the objectives of National Programme for Bovine Breeding (NPBB) ?
1)Import high end cattle varieties from Europe to improve milk quality.
2)Arrange quality artificial insemination services at farmers’ doorstep.
3)Conserve and develop selected indigenous bovine breeds of high socio-economic importance.
Select the correct code:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Q.3) Consider the following statements about Multi-purpose AI Technicians in Rural India (MAITRI) :
1)They are to be established under the National Programme for Bovine Breeding.
2)They would be chosen from among uneducated and unemployed rural youth.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
Q.4) Which of the following is/are the objectives of National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) ?
1)Create and strengthen infrastructure for processing and marketing of milk.
2)Create training infrastructure for training of dairy farmers.
3)Increase milk production by providing technical input services.
Select the correct code:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Gokul Mission :
1)It is a sub component of National Programme on Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development.
2)It shall establish Gokul Grams to develop indigenous cattle breeds.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding Gokul Grams :
1)They are centres for development of indigenous breeds.
2)They shall be funded by the respective state governments.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
Q.7) Consider the following initiatives :
1)Pashu Sanjivni
2)Gokul Grams
3)E Pashu Haat Portal
4)National Bovine Centre for Indigenous Breeds.
Which of the above come under the National Mission on Bovine Productivity?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above
Q.8) Consider the following statements regarding Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme :
1)It is a scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
2)It is being implemented by NABARD.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
Q.9) Consider the following statements regarding National Dairy Plan Phase 1 (NDP-1) :
1)It is a project receiving external aid from the Asian Development Bank.
2)It aims at improving milch animal productivity and increase milk production.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
Q.10) Consider the following statements regarding Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries :
1)It is a scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2)It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Blue Revolution.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2