UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

Question 1

The 'Har Khet Ko Pani' (HKKP) component of PMKSY, implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, comprises how many sub-components?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

Two

Answer

Three

Answer

Six

Question 2

The 'Per Drop More Crop' (PDMC) component of PMKSY, focused on enhancing water-use efficiency through micro-irrigation, is operationalised by which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Answer

Ministry of Jal Shakti

Answer

Department of Land Resources

Answer

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Question 3

With reference to the Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) component and micro-irrigation under PMKSY, consider the following:
1. PDMC promotes water-use efficiency mainly through drip and sprinkler irrigation.
2. A Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) with a corpus of Rs.5,000 crore has been created under NABARD.
3. The Government of India provides a 3% interest subvention on loans extended to State Governments under the MIF.
4. PDMC is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2, 3 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 4

The dedicated fund created to enable States to mobilise resources for providing top-up incentives to farmers for micro-irrigation beyond PMKSY-PDMC provisions was set up with which one of the following institutions?

Accepted Answer

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Answer

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

Answer

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Answer

National Water Development Agency (NWDA)

Question 5

In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) launched as an umbrella scheme converging pre-existing irrigation programmes?

Accepted Answer

2015-16

Answer

2014-15

Answer

2016-17

Answer

2019-20

Question 6

In the context of PMKSY, the description of the scheme as an 'umbrella' Centrally Sponsored Scheme most precisely means that it:

Accepted Answer

converged and consolidated several pre-existing irrigation programmes (such as AIBP) under a single integrated framework

Answer

is funded entirely by the Central Government with no State contribution

Answer

is confined exclusively to micro-irrigation through drip and sprinkler systems

Answer

provides crop insurance coverage against irrigation failure

Question 7

The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), now a component of PMKSY, was originally launched by the Government of India in which year to provide central assistance for major and medium irrigation projects?

Accepted Answer

1996-97

Answer

1991-92

Answer

2004-05

Answer

2015-16

Question 8

Consider the following statements regarding PMKSY's financial parameters:
1. PMKSY for the 2021-26 cycle was approved with a total outlay of Rs.93,068 crore.
2. Within this, the central support component to States is Rs.37,454 crore.
3. The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated Rs.6,587 crore to PMKSY.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Question 9

The Economic Survey 2024-25 noted that 'irrigation intensity' rose from 144.2 per cent to 154.5 per cent. In this context, 'irrigation intensity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

the ratio of gross irrigated area to net irrigated area, expressed as a percentage

Answer

the ratio of gross irrigated area to gross cropped area, expressed as a percentage

Answer

the ratio of net irrigated area to total geographical area, expressed as a percentage

Answer

the ratio of area under micro-irrigation to total cultivable area, expressed as a percentage

Question 10

Under the Centrally Sponsored PMKSY-PDMC component, in what ratio are funds shared between the Centre and the State for general (non-North-Eastern, non-Himalayan) States?

Accepted Answer

60:40

Answer

50:50

Answer

75:25

Answer

90:10

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

Q1. The 'Har Khet Ko Pani' (HKKP) component of PMKSY, implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, comprises how many sub-components?

Q2. The 'Per Drop More Crop' (PDMC) component of PMKSY, focused on enhancing water-use efficiency through micro-irrigation, is operationalised by which one of the following?

Q4. The dedicated fund created to enable States to mobilise resources for providing top-up incentives to farmers for micro-irrigation beyond PMKSY-PDMC provisions was set up with which one of the following institutions?

Q5. In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) launched as an umbrella scheme converging pre-existing irrigation programmes?

Q6. In the context of PMKSY, the description of the scheme as an 'umbrella' Centrally Sponsored Scheme most precisely means that it:

Q7. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), now a component of PMKSY, was originally launched by the Government of India in which year to provide central assistance for major and medium irrigation projects?

Q9. The Economic Survey 2024-25 noted that 'irrigation intensity' rose from 144.2 per cent to 154.5 per cent. In this context, 'irrigation intensity' refers to:

Q10. Under the Centrally Sponsored PMKSY-PDMC component, in what ratio are funds shared between the Centre and the State for general (non-North-Eastern, non-Himalayan) States?