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?
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