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  1. Which one of the following agencies is implementing the National Agricultural Insurance Schemes (NAIS) in India?








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    Agriculture Insurance company of India limited is implementing the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) in India. In the year 1999 the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme was introduced by replacing comprehensive crop insurance Scheme. NAIS covers all food crops (cereals and pluses), oilseeds, horticultural and commercial crops. It covers all farmers, both loanees and non-loanees, under the scheme.

    Correct Option: D

    Agriculture Insurance company of India limited is implementing the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) in India. In the year 1999 the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme was introduced by replacing comprehensive crop insurance Scheme. NAIS covers all food crops (cereals and pluses), oilseeds, horticultural and commercial crops. It covers all farmers, both loanees and non-loanees, under the scheme.

  1. Consider the following statements about Indian Agriculture:
    1. The area under food grains has declined in the last two decades.
    2. The average farm size in the country is very small and declining over the years.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?








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    The area under food-grains has declined in the last two decades and the average farm size in the county is very small and declining over the years.

    Correct Option: C

    The area under food-grains has declined in the last two decades and the average farm size in the county is very small and declining over the years.

  1. Consider the following statements:
    1. Regional Rural Banks grant direct loans and advances to marginal farmers and rural artisans.
    2. NABARD is responsible for laying down policies and to oversee the operations of the RRBs.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?








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    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development NABARD is an apex development bank in India.

    Correct Option: C

    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development NABARD is an apex development bank in India. It was established on 12 July 1982 in sixth five year plan and its main focus was to uplift rural India by increasing the credit flow for elevation of agriculture and rural non farm sector and laying down policies and to oversee the operations of the RRBs Moreover Regional Rural Banks grant direct loans and advances to marginal farmers and rural artisans. So both statements are correct.

  1. Consider the following statements:
    1. 20-point program of the Indian Government includes the measures to uplift the landless workers.
    2. The 20 point programmed was started by Janta party Government in 1978.
    Which of the statements given about is/are correct?








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    The Twenty Point Program was initially launched by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.

    Correct Option: A

    The Twenty Point Program was initially launched by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. The basic objective of the 20-Point Program is to eradicate poverty and to improve the quality of life of the poor and the under privileged population of the country including landless workers.

  1. Consider the following statements about the Agriculture Income Tax
    1. Agriculture Income Tax is levied and collected by the Union Government.
    2. Agriculture Income Tax is levied throughout the country in India.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?








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    Agricultural income tax is levied on the income from Agriculture. At present agriculture is Subjected to two direct taxes and they are agriculture Income tax and Land Tax.

    Correct Option: D

    Agricultural income tax is levied on the income from Agriculture. At present agriculture is Subjected to two direct taxes and they are agriculture Income tax and Land Tax. They are levied by the state governments. Not all states levy agricultural income tax.