UPSC Preliminary MCQ's Part 03

With respect to dairy sector in India, consider the following statements:

1. India is the world's second largest milk producer.

2. India exports a major chunk of the milk it produces to international destinations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 Nor 2

Correct Answer: D

Explanation

The Indian dairy sector provides livelihood to 15 crore farmers. India is the world’s largest (NOT the second largest) milk producer with 156 MMT of the item produced annually. However, exports of these items from India are negligible (about 0.5 MMT or 0.3% of the production).

While New Zealand controls 25% of the global dairy trade and Australia around 5%. Most RCEP countries have a highly restrictive regime on dairy products — eitherhigh import duties or

cumbersome procedures with certification and inspection requirements. For eg China does not allow Indian dairy imports. Similarly, Indonesia, Australia classifies India as an FMD (foot and

mouth disease)-hit nation and restricts Indian dairy imports. New Zealand’s requirement of several veterinary documentation on dairy products also prevents Indian exports to that nation.

Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/india/with-20-of-agriculture-output-value-milkovertakes-

The recently initiated 'Saubhagya' yojana is related to:

a) Rural and Urban Electrification

b) Port Development

c) Education of Women

d) Opening up of bank accounts of the underprivileged

Correct Answer: A

Explanation

With an aim to provide electricity to over four crore families in rural and urban areas by December 2018, Prime Minister has launched Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana ‘Saubhagya’.

Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/what-is/what-is-saubhagya-yojana-pradhan-mantrisahaj-

Consider the following statements regarding the Long Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF):

1. LTIF was announced in the Union Budget 2016-17 with an initial corpus of Rs 20,000 crore for funding and fast tracking the implementation of incomplete major and medium irrigation projects.

2. Loans under LTIF will be sanctioned by NABARD.

3. It aims to bridge the resource gap and facilitate completion of these projects during

2016-2020.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 2 Only

d) 1 and 3 Only

Correct Answer: A

Explanation

All the given statements are CORRECT. To address the problems associated with perennial irrigation water crisis in rural India, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has signed an agreement with NABARD to operationalise the Long Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF). LTIF has instituted in NABARD as a part of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

Source: Union Budget 2017

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149583

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/cabinet-approves-raising-9020-crore-forlong-

term-irrigation-fund/article9820126.ece

http://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/File/LTIF-material%20for%20website.pdf