UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Rollout Of BHARAT-VISTAAR Platform

Question 1

In the Union Budget 2026-27, what is the total financial allocation announced for the Bharat-VISTAAR platform?

Accepted Answer

Rs. 150 crore

Answer

Rs. 100 crore

Answer

Rs. 200 crore

Answer

Rs. 500 crore

Question 2

The Bharat-VISTAAR digital public infrastructure platform is operationalised by which of the following Union ministries?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare

Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer

Ministry of Rural Development

Answer

Ministry of Science and Technology

Question 3

Through how many distinct access channels is the Bharat-VISTAAR platform made available to farmers in its Phase-I launch?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

Two

Answer

Three

Answer

Five

Question 4

Which single access channel of Bharat-VISTAAR is specifically the dedicated voice/IVRS mode designed to include non-smartphone farmers?

Accepted Answer

The dedicated telephone number 155261

Answer

The downloadable mobile application

Answer

The web portal of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare

Answer

The voice-based AI chatbot on the app

Question 5

With reference to the Phase-I rollout of Bharat-VISTAAR, consider the following States that were stated to be connected to the platform:
1. Maharashtra
2. Bihar
3. Gujarat
4. Tamil Nadu
Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 4 only

Answer

2, 3 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 6

In the context of the Phase-I launch, the acronym 'VISTAAR' in Bharat-VISTAAR stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources

Answer

Village Information System for Technology Advisory and Agrarian Research

Answer

Vital Integrated Scheme for Targeted Agricultural Reform

Answer

Virtual Information Service for Tele-Advisory in Agriculture and Rural areas

Question 7

Bharat-VISTAAR was first announced as an AI-powered Digital Public Infrastructure for farmer advisory in which Union Budget?

Accepted Answer

Union Budget 2026-27

Answer

Union Budget 2024-25

Answer

Union Budget 2025-26

Answer

Union Budget 2027-28

Question 8

For the Phase-I launch, Bharat-VISTAAR integrated several external data sources. Consider the following claimed sources:
1. Weather information from the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
2. Market prices from AgMarkNet
3. Pest and disease information from the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)
4. Real-time toll data from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified as an integrated data source?

Accepted Answer

4 only

Answer

1 and 4 only

Answer

3 and 4 only

Answer

2 only

Question 9

With reference to the central schemes consolidated under Phase-I of Bharat-VISTAAR, consider the following:
1. PM-KISAN
2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
3. PM-KUSUM
4. Kisan Credit Card
Which of the above is/are correctly identified as integrated into Phase-I?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 4 only

Answer

1, 3 and 4 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 10

How many major Central schemes are consolidated and made accessible through Phase-I of the Bharat-VISTAAR platform?

Accepted Answer

Ten

Answer

Eight

Answer

Twelve

Answer

Fifteen

Question 11

The VISTAAR Digital Public Infrastructure network of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare was developed under a pro-bono Memorandum of Understanding with which organisation?

Accepted Answer

EkStep Foundation

Answer

NASSCOM

Answer

Digital India Corporation

Answer

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Rollout Of BHARAT-VISTAAR Platform

Q1. In the Union Budget 2026-27, what is the total financial allocation announced for the Bharat-VISTAAR platform?

Q2. The Bharat-VISTAAR digital public infrastructure platform is operationalised by which of the following Union ministries?

Q3. Through how many distinct access channels is the Bharat-VISTAAR platform made available to farmers in its Phase-I launch?

Q4. Which single access channel of Bharat-VISTAAR is specifically the dedicated voice/IVRS mode designed to include non-smartphone farmers?

Q5. With reference to the Phase-I rollout of Bharat-VISTAAR, consider the following States that were stated to be connected to the platform: 1. Maharashtra 2. Bihar 3. Gujarat 4. Tamil Nadu Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

Q6. In the context of the Phase-I launch, the acronym 'VISTAAR' in Bharat-VISTAAR stands for which of the following?

Q7. Bharat-VISTAAR was first announced as an AI-powered Digital Public Infrastructure for farmer advisory in which Union Budget?

Q9. With reference to the central schemes consolidated under Phase-I of Bharat-VISTAAR, consider the following: 1. PM-KISAN 2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana 3. PM-KUSUM 4. Kisan Credit Card Which of the above is/are correctly identified as integrated into Phase-I?

Q10. How many major Central schemes are consolidated and made accessible through Phase-I of the Bharat-VISTAAR platform?

Q11. The VISTAAR Digital Public Infrastructure network of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare was developed under a pro-bono Memorandum of Understanding with which organisation?