1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the PM Kisan Sampada Yojana?
A. Promoting organic farming
B. Creating modern food processing infrastructure
C. Providing MSP for agricultural products
D. Expanding irrigation facilities
2. Which organisation is primarily associated with the promotion of processed food exports from India?
A. NABARD
B. APEDA
C. FCI
D. NAFED
3. Food processing industries help farmers mainly by:
1. Reducing post-harvest losses
2. Increasing value addition
3. Improving market access
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
4. Which among the following is a major challenge for the food processing sector in India?
A. Excessive cold storage facilities
B. High level of processing of perishables
C. Fragmented agricultural supply chains
D. Overdependence on food exports
5. Operation Greens is mainly associated with:
A. Promotion of organic farming
B. Stabilisation of supply and prices of perishables
C. Expansion of irrigation networks
D. Increasing fertiliser subsidies
Answers with explanations
- Answer: B — Creating modern food processing infrastructure
Explanation: PM Kisan Sampada Yojana aims to develop modern infrastructure such as mega food parks, cold chains and agro-processing clusters.
- Answer: B — APEDA
Explanation: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) promotes export of processed food and agricultural products.
- Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Food processing reduces wastage, increases value addition and improves farmers’ access to organised markets.
- Answer: C — Fragmented agricultural supply chains
Explanation: Small landholdings and fragmented supply systems hinder efficient procurement and large-scale processing.
- Answer: B — Stabilisation of supply and prices of perishables
Explanation: Operation Greens focuses on stabilising prices and ensuring better supply chain management for perishable crops.
