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3561.
The ₹2.5 lakh crore disbursement signifies the government's commitment to:
A Reducing agricultural subsidies
B Supporting the agricultural sector and empowering farmers
C Promoting industrial development over agriculture
D Phasing out direct farmer support
3562.
The government is focusing on expanding the scheme's coverage and ensuring accurate identification of beneficiaries through:
A Reduced verification processes
B Robust verification processes
C Self-declaration without checks
D Random selection of beneficiaries
3563.
The financial assistance provided by PM-KISAN is intended to supplement farmers' needs for:
A Luxury goods
B Agricultural activities and domestic expenses
C International travel
D Non-essential investments
3564.
The DBT mechanism under PM-KISAN aims to ensure:
A Increased administrative costs
B Transparency and efficiency
C Delays in fund disbursement
D Involvement of multiple intermediaries
3565.
The PM-KISAN scheme was launched in which month and year?
A February 2018
B February 2019
C March 2019
D January 2020
3566.
What is the primary mechanism used for disbursing funds under PM-KISAN?
A Cheque payments
B Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
C Cash distribution at local offices
D Through intermediaries
3567.
How is the annual financial assistance under PM-KISAN disbursed?
A In one lump sum
B In two installments
C In three equal installments
D Through a lottery system
3568.
Under PM-KISAN, eligible farmers receive an annual financial assistance of:
A ₹3,000
B ₹4,000
C ₹6,000
D ₹10,000
3569.
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme aims to provide financial support to:
A All citizens of India
B Small and marginal farmers
C Urban entrepreneurs
D Government employees
3570.
What is the total amount disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the PM-KISAN scheme as of April 1, 2026?
A ₹1.5 lakh crore
B ₹2.0 lakh crore
C ₹2.5 lakh crore
D ₹3.0 lakh crore