UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Farmer leaders meet Rahul, seek support against U.S. trade deal

Question 1

Which one of the following is the umbrella farmer collective — representing over 100 farmer organisations — that spearheaded the nationwide protests in February 2026 against the India-U.S. Interim Trade Agreement and met the Leader of Opposition in this regard?

Accepted Answer

Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)

Answer

Bharatiya Kisan Sangh

Answer

All India Kisan Sabha

Answer

Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh

Question 2

In the context of the India-U.S. Interim Trade Agreement (2026), the commodity 'Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS)', for which India has granted limited import access, is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A processed by-product of grain (primarily maize) obtained after distillation for ethanol production, used as livestock and poultry feed

Answer

A genetically modified variety of maize developed in the U.S. for the poultry-feed market

Answer

A high-protein residue of soybean obtained after extraction of soya oil, used as edible meal

Answer

A dehydrated blend of sorghum and rice bran used as a dairy-cattle concentrate

Question 3

Under the India-U.S. Interim Trade Agreement (February 2026), the duty concession on imports of Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) from the United States has been capped, in the first phase, at approximately how many tonnes per year?

Accepted Answer

500,000 tonnes

Answer

50,000 tonnes

Answer

1.5 million tonnes

Answer

5 million tonnes

Question 4

With reference to the India-U.S. Interim Trade Agreement (February 2026), consider the following Indian agricultural exports:
1. Cashew nuts
2. Wheat
3. Mango
4. Dairy products
Which of the above is/are correctly identified as items that will attract zero duty on entry into the United States under the agreement?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 3 and 4 only

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Farmer leaders meet Rahul, seek support against U.S. trade deal

Q1. Which one of the following is the umbrella farmer collective — representing over 100 farmer organisations — that spearheaded the nationwide protests in February 2026 against the India-U.S. Interim Trade Agreement and met the Leader of Opposition in this regard?

Q2. In the context of the India-U.S. Interim Trade Agreement (2026), the commodity 'Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS)', for which India has granted limited import access, is best described as:

Q3. Under the India-U.S. Interim Trade Agreement (February 2026), the duty concession on imports of Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) from the United States has been capped, in the first phase, at approximately how many tonnes per year?