UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Union Cabinet Approves ‘Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ with ₹11,440 Crore Outlay to Achieve Self-Sufficiency by 2030-31

Q1. The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is implemented as a 'Centrally Sponsored Scheme'. In administrative terms, what does this classification specifically imply?

  • A. It is funded and implemented wholly by the Union Government with no financial or executive role for the States
  • B. It is funded on a shared basis between the Centre and States and implemented by the State/UT governments
  • C. It is funded by a statutory cess earmarked for pulses and run by an autonomous mission directorate
  • D. It is funded jointly by the Centre and a multilateral agency under an externally aided project

Q2. With reference to the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025) as compared with the earlier pulses interventions, consider the following statements: 1. Unlike the pulses component under the National Food Security Mission, the new Mission provides for assured 100% procurement of Tur, Urad and Masoor for four years in participating states. 2. The Mission is a Central Sector Scheme funded entirely by the Union Government. 3. The Mission has a financial outlay of ₹11,440 crore spread over six years from 2025-26 to 2030-31. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike the pulses component under the National Food Security Mission, the new Mission provides for assured 100% procurement of Tur, Urad and Masoor for four years in participating states.
  2. The Mission is a Central Sector Scheme funded entirely by the Union Government.
  3. The Mission has a financial outlay of ₹11,440 crore spread over six years from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Under which umbrella scheme's Price Support Scheme component is the 100% procurement of Tur, Urad and Masoor by NAFED and NCCF carried out?

  • A. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
  • B. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
  • C. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
  • D. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

Q4. Consider the following entities associated with price support and procurement under the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: 1. NAFED 2. NCCF 3. Price Support Scheme of PM-AASHA 4. Food Corporation of India Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified as part of the procurement backbone for Tur, Urad and Masoor under the Mission?

  1. NAFED
  2. NCCF
  3. Price Support Scheme of PM-AASHA
  4. Food Corporation of India
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 3 and 4

Q5. Which Union ministry operationalises the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses?

  • A. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
  • B. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
  • C. Ministry of Cooperation
  • D. Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Q6. With reference to India's position in the global pulses economy, consider the following statements: 1. India is simultaneously the world's largest producer, consumer and importer of pulses. 2. In 2023-24 India's imports of pulses exceeded its exports of pulses. 3. India's pulses production declined to about 25 million tonnes in 2024-25 compared with the previous decade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. India is simultaneously the world's largest producer, consumer and importer of pulses.
  2. In 2023-24 India's imports of pulses exceeded its exports of pulses.
  3. India's pulses production declined to about 25 million tonnes in 2024-25 compared with the previous decade.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q7. During 2024-25, the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) — the predecessor framework for pulses production — was renamed as which of the following?

  • A. National Food Security & Nutrition Mission (NFSNM)
  • B. National Mission on Nutritional Security (NMNS)
  • C. National Food and Pulses Mission (NFPM)
  • D. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)

Q8. Consider the following crops: 1. Rice 2. Wheat 3. Pulses 4. Sugarcane Which of the above is/are correctly identified as crops covered under the National Food Security Mission?

  1. Rice
  2. Wheat
  3. Pulses
  4. Sugarcane
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9. Under the post-harvest infrastructure component of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, what is the total number of processing units approved for the entire mission period?

  • A. 1,000 processing units
  • B. 528 processing units
  • C. 310 processing units
  • D. 126 processing units

Q10. In NITI Aayog's 2025 report 'Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Growth in Pulses towards the Goal of Atmanirbharta', the pillar termed 'Horizontal Expansion' refers to which of the following?

  • A. Increasing the area under pulses by tapping untapped lands such as rice-fallow areas and intercropping
  • B. Raising per-hectare yields through improved seeds, practices and technology interventions
  • C. Widening the basket of pulses procured at MSP to all major varieties
  • D. Extending pulses processing and storage infrastructure across more districts

Q11. Consider the following pulses: 1. Tur (Arhar) 2. Urad 3. Masoor 4. Chana (Gram) Which of the above is/are correctly identified as the pulses given special focus under the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses owing to high import dependence?

  1. Tur (Arhar)
  2. Urad
  3. Masoor
  4. Chana (Gram)
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q12. Consider the following commodities: 1. Tur 2. Moong 3. Gram 4. Soybean With reference to the dynamic buffer stock of pulses maintained under the Price Stabilisation Fund, which of the above is/are NOT correctly included?

  1. Tur
  2. Moong
  3. Gram
  4. Soybean
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3