UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — 'Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra', India's First Nationwide WhatsApp AI Advisory for Oilseed Farmers

Q1. The 'Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra', launched in 2026 as India's first nationwide WhatsApp-based AI advisory service dedicated to oilseed farmers, has been developed by which one of the following institutions?

  • A. ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad
  • B. ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research (ICAR-DRMR), Bharatpur
  • C. ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi
  • D. ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR), New Delhi

Q2. With reference to the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad, consider the following statements: 1. It is a constituent institute functioning under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 2. The ICAR functions under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. 3. The institute is headquartered at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. 4. The ICAR, its parent body, is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It is a constituent institute functioning under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
  2. The ICAR functions under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
  3. The institute is headquartered at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
  4. The ICAR, its parent body, is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3
  • D. 4 only

Q3. The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), approved for the period 2024-25 to 2030-31, is implemented under the administrative authority of which one of the following?

  • A. Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
  • B. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  • C. Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  • D. Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Q4. With reference to the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), consider the following crops: 1. Groundnut 2. Sunflower 3. Cottonseed 4. Linseed Which of the above are correctly identified as primary oilseed crops covered under the Mission?

  1. Groundnut
  2. Sunflower
  3. Cottonseed
  4. Linseed
  • A. 1, 2 and 4
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 3 and 4
  • D. 1 and 4 only

Q5. With reference to India's position in the global production of various oilseeds, consider the following statements: 1. India is the world's largest producer of castor, while it ranks second in groundnut production. 2. India is the world's largest producer of rapeseed-mustard, while it ranks fifth in soybean production. 3. India is the world's largest producer of sesame and niger, while it ranks fourth in linseed production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. India is the world's largest producer of castor, while it ranks second in groundnut production.
  2. India is the world's largest producer of rapeseed-mustard, while it ranks fifth in soybean production.
  3. India is the world's largest producer of sesame and niger, while it ranks fourth in linseed production.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q6. Which one of the following constitutes the single largest share of India's total edible oil imports by volume?

  • A. Soybean oil
  • B. Sunflower oil
  • C. Palm oil
  • D. Rapeseed/Canola oil

Q7. Under which of the following Union Government flagship schemes was the AI-powered voice chatbot 'Kisan e-Mitra' launched as the first such AI chatbot integrated with a major Union flagship scheme?

  • A. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
  • B. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
  • C. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
  • D. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM)

Q8. Which one of the following is officially recognised as the first AI-powered chatbot to be integrated with a major flagship scheme of the Union Government of India?

  • A. Kisan Suvidha
  • B. mKisan SMS Portal
  • C. Kisan Call Centre (KCC)
  • D. Kisan e-Mitra

Q9. For the Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26, among the oilseeds notified for Minimum Support Price by the Government of India, which one received the highest absolute increase (in Rs per quintal) in MSP over the previous year?

  • A. Soybean (yellow)
  • B. Sesamum
  • C. Nigerseed
  • D. Sunflower seed

Q10. With reference to the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) as components of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), consider the following statements: 1. Under PSS, procurement of notified oilseeds at MSP is capped at 40% of the national production of the crop concerned. 2. Under PDPS, the price difference payable by the Central Government to a registered oilseed farmer is limited to 15% of the MSP value. 3. The implementation period of PDPS for notified oilseeds has been enhanced from three months to four months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Under PSS, procurement of notified oilseeds at MSP is capped at 40% of the national production of the crop concerned.
  2. Under PDPS, the price difference payable by the Central Government to a registered oilseed farmer is limited to 15% of the MSP value.
  3. The implementation period of PDPS for notified oilseeds has been enhanced from three months to four months.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3