Q. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), consider the following statements::
1.The scheme covers all landholding farmers.
2.The central government identifies the farmer families which are eligible for support as per scheme.
3.It has been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. PM-KISAN covers all landholding farmers. It has been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Statement 2 is incorrect. State Government and UT administration are responsible for identifying the farmer families which are eligible for support as per scheme.

Source: ForumIAS

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