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National Food Security Mission: A Comprehensive Program for Food Security

Description: National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a comprehensive program launched by the Government of India in 2007 to ensure food security in the country. The mission aims to increase production of rice, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds through various interventions such as providing financial assistance to farmers, promoting improved agricultural practices, and developing irrigation infrastructure. This quiz will test your knowledge about the National Food Security Mission.
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When was the National Food Security Mission launched?

  1. 2006

  2. 2007

  3. 2008

  4. 2009


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Food Security Mission was launched in 2007 by the Government of India.

What are the main objectives of the National Food Security Mission?

  1. To increase production of rice, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds

  2. To provide financial assistance to farmers

  3. To promote improved agricultural practices

  4. To develop irrigation infrastructure

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The main objectives of the National Food Security Mission are to increase production of rice, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds, to provide financial assistance to farmers, to promote improved agricultural practices, and to develop irrigation infrastructure.

Which crops are covered under the National Food Security Mission?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Pulses

  4. Oilseeds

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The National Food Security Mission covers rice, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds.

What is the target for increasing production of rice under the National Food Security Mission?

  1. 10 million tonnes

  2. 15 million tonnes

  3. 20 million tonnes

  4. 25 million tonnes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The target for increasing production of rice under the National Food Security Mission is 10 million tonnes.

What is the target for increasing production of wheat under the National Food Security Mission?

  1. 5 million tonnes

  2. 10 million tonnes

  3. 15 million tonnes

  4. 20 million tonnes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The target for increasing production of wheat under the National Food Security Mission is 15 million tonnes.

What is the target for increasing production of pulses under the National Food Security Mission?

  1. 2 million tonnes

  2. 4 million tonnes

  3. 6 million tonnes

  4. 8 million tonnes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The target for increasing production of pulses under the National Food Security Mission is 2 million tonnes.

What is the target for increasing production of oilseeds under the National Food Security Mission?

  1. 1 million tonnes

  2. 2 million tonnes

  3. 3 million tonnes

  4. 4 million tonnes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The target for increasing production of oilseeds under the National Food Security Mission is 1 million tonnes.

What are the interventions provided under the National Food Security Mission to increase production?

  1. Providing financial assistance to farmers

  2. Promoting improved agricultural practices

  3. Developing irrigation infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interventions provided under the National Food Security Mission to increase production include providing financial assistance to farmers, promoting improved agricultural practices, and developing irrigation infrastructure.

What is the role of the Government of India in the implementation of the National Food Security Mission?

  1. Providing financial assistance to farmers

  2. Promoting improved agricultural practices

  3. Developing irrigation infrastructure

  4. Monitoring and evaluation of the mission

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The role of the Government of India in the implementation of the National Food Security Mission includes providing financial assistance to farmers, promoting improved agricultural practices, developing irrigation infrastructure, and monitoring and evaluation of the mission.

What is the role of the State Governments in the implementation of the National Food Security Mission?

  1. Providing financial assistance to farmers

  2. Promoting improved agricultural practices

  3. Developing irrigation infrastructure

  4. Monitoring and evaluation of the mission

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The role of the State Governments in the implementation of the National Food Security Mission includes providing financial assistance to farmers, promoting improved agricultural practices, developing irrigation infrastructure, and monitoring and evaluation of the mission.

What is the role of the farmers in the implementation of the National Food Security Mission?

  1. Adopting improved agricultural practices

  2. Using quality seeds and fertilizers

  3. Proper irrigation management

  4. Post-harvest management

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The role of the farmers in the implementation of the National Food Security Mission includes adopting improved agricultural practices, using quality seeds and fertilizers, proper irrigation management, and post-harvest management.

What are the challenges faced in the implementation of the National Food Security Mission?

  1. Lack of adequate financial resources

  2. Lack of technical expertise

  3. Lack of infrastructure

  4. Lack of coordination among different stakeholders

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The challenges faced in the implementation of the National Food Security Mission include lack of adequate financial resources, lack of technical expertise, lack of infrastructure, and lack of coordination among different stakeholders.

What are the achievements of the National Food Security Mission?

  1. Increase in production of rice, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds

  2. Improvement in agricultural practices

  3. Development of irrigation infrastructure

  4. Increased income for farmers

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The achievements of the National Food Security Mission include increase in production of rice, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds, improvement in agricultural practices, development of irrigation infrastructure, and increased income for farmers.

What is the future of the National Food Security Mission?

  1. To continue the mission with increased focus on sustainability

  2. To expand the mission to cover more crops and regions

  3. To integrate the mission with other agricultural development programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of the National Food Security Mission is to continue the mission with increased focus on sustainability, to expand the mission to cover more crops and regions, and to integrate the mission with other agricultural development programs.

How can the National Food Security Mission be made more effective?

  1. By providing more financial assistance to farmers

  2. By promoting improved agricultural practices

  3. By developing more irrigation infrastructure

  4. By improving coordination among different stakeholders

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The National Food Security Mission can be made more effective by providing more financial assistance to farmers, by promoting improved agricultural practices, by developing more irrigation infrastructure, and by improving coordination among different stakeholders.

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