PM Kisan Yojana Knowledge Quiz Quiz

Explore the key features, eligibility criteria, and benefits of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in India's agricultural sector. Ideal for students and general readers interested in government support for farmers.

1. Objective of PM Kisan Scheme

   What is the primary objective of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in the agriculture sector?

   1. To give scholarships to children of farmers
   2. To provide direct income support to small and marginal farmers
   3. To offer free fertilizers to all farmers
   4. To subsidize farm equipment for large landowners

   Explanation: The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi aims to provide direct income support to small and marginal farmers to help with agricultural needs and household expenses. It does not offer free fertilizers (which is a different subsidy), farm equipment subsidies for large landowners, or student scholarships.

2. Year of Launch

   In which year was the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana launched by the Government of India?

   1. 2015
   2. 2020
   3. 2012
   4. 2019

   Explanation: The scheme was launched in 2019. The other years listed either precede or follow the official introduction; 2015 and 2012 were too early, and 2020 was after its commencement.

3. Financial Benefit

   Under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, how much annual financial assistance is provided to each eligible farmer family?

   1. Rs. 6,000
   2. Rs. 5,000
   3. Rs. 8,000
   4. Rs. 10,000

   Explanation: Eligible farmers receive Rs. 6,000 annually, paid in three equal installments. The other amounts do not match the officially announced sum; Rs. 10,000, Rs. 5,000, and Rs. 8,000 are incorrect.

4. Eligibility Criteria

   Which of the following is NOT eligible to receive benefits under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi?

   1. A marginal farmer with less than one hectare
   2. A woman farmer in a rural village
   3. A government employee owning farmland
   4. A smallholder farmer with two hectares of land

   Explanation: Government employees, even if they own farmland, are excluded from the scheme. Small and marginal farmers (including women) are eligible, as the program targets these groups.

5. Installment Frequency

   How many installments is the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi benefit divided into each year?

   1. Three
   2. Four
   3. One
   4. Two

   Explanation: The Rs. 6,000 annual benefit is distributed in three equal installments. The alternatives—two, one, or four—do not reflect the scheme's structure.