Check your understanding of the PM-Kisan scheme, including benefits, eligibility, recent updates, and application criteria. This agriculture-focused quiz covers the essentials regarding the 16th installment and overall structure of the scheme.
According to the PM-Kisan scheme, who is eligible to receive benefits under the 16th installment?
Explanation: The scheme covers all small and marginal farmer families owning up to 2 hectares of cultivable land. Urban traders and government employees are excluded, even if they own farmland. Age alone is not a restricting criterion; it is based primarily on landholding and occupation.
What is the amount provided to farmers per installment under the PM-Kisan scheme as of the 16th payment?
Explanation: Under the PM-Kisan scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹2,000 per installment, totaling ₹6,000 annually in three installments. The other amounts are incorrect and do not match the official disbursement per payment cycle.
Which of these documents must a farmer typically submit when applying for PM-Kisan benefits?
Explanation: Applicants are required to provide land ownership details to verify eligibility. Electricity bills, educational certificates, and train tickets are unrelated to the verification process for the scheme.
Who provides the financial support for the PM-Kisan scheme's installments?
Explanation: The scheme is fully funded by the Central Government of India. Local panchayats assist in verification but do not provide funds. Private companies and international organizations are not involved in financing this scheme.
What important update was introduced ahead of the 16th PM-Kisan installment disbursement?
Explanation: Completing e-KYC is now a mandatory requirement to receive payments, ensuring correct beneficiary identification. No application fee is charged, payments remain in Indian rupees, and eligibility does not exclude crop growers.