UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — India in talks with Russia, 2 others on fertiliser imports

Question 1

With reference to India's outreach (March 2026) to diversify fertiliser imports ahead of the Kharif 2026 season, consider the following countries:
1. Russia
2. Belarus
3. Morocco
4. Iran
Which of the above is/are correctly identified as countries with which India is in active talks to boost fertiliser imports?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 2

As per the Department of Fertilizers, approximately how many lakh tonnes of fertilizers has India secured through long-term global agreements (with Saudi Arabia, Russia and Morocco combined) for the year 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

86 lakh tonnes

Answer

56 lakh tonnes

Answer

72 lakh tonnes

Answer

110 lakh tonnes

Question 3

In the Government of India, which one of the following is the nodal authority for allocating imported and domestically produced fertilisers to States through a monthly distribution plan?

Accepted Answer

Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

Answer

Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Answer

Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Answer

Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Question 4

With reference to India's import dependency across major fertilisers as of FY 2025-26, consider the following statements:
1. Around 87% of India's urea consumption is met from domestic production.
2. More than 60% of India's Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) requirement is met from domestic production.
3. Muriate of Potash (MOP) requirement of India is entirely met through imports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 5

The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme, under which the subsidy on Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and other Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers is currently administered, was introduced in which one of the following years?

Accepted Answer

2010

Answer

1977

Answer

2003

Answer

2015

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — India in talks with Russia, 2 others on fertiliser imports

Q2. As per the Department of Fertilizers, approximately how many lakh tonnes of fertilizers has India secured through long-term global agreements (with Saudi Arabia, Russia and Morocco combined) for the year 2025-26?

Q3. In the Government of India, which one of the following is the nodal authority for allocating imported and domestically produced fertilisers to States through a monthly distribution plan?

Q5. The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme, under which the subsidy on Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and other Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers is currently administered, was introduced in which one of the following years?