UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Strengthening India’s Food Processing Ecosystem

Q1. Among the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, which one has the largest financial outlay?

  • A. Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY)
  • B. PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
  • C. Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)
  • D. Operation Greens

Q2. With reference to the current structure of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) as compared with its original design, consider the following statements: 1. The Mega Food Parks component was discontinued for fresh proposals with effect from 1 April 2021. 2. Operation Greens is implemented as one of the component schemes under PMKSY. 3. All of the original component schemes of PMKSY continue to receive fresh approvals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Mega Food Parks component was discontinued for fresh proposals with effect from 1 April 2021.
  2. Operation Greens is implemented as one of the component schemes under PMKSY.
  3. All of the original component schemes of PMKSY continue to receive fresh approvals.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. As per the latest Ministry of Food Processing Industries figures (February 2026), approximately how many direct and indirect jobs have been created under the PLISFPI, against its target of 2.5 lakh jobs by 2026-27?

  • A. 1.65 lakh
  • B. 2.74 lakh
  • C. 3.39 lakh
  • D. 4.50 lakh

Q4. Regarding the PLISFPI milestones reported by MoFPI as of February 2026, consider the following statements: 1. A total of 165 applications have been approved across various categories. 2. These approvals correspond to 274 project locations. 3. Incentives worth Rs 2,162.55 crore have been disbursed. 4. Exports of approved processed food products have grown at a CAGR of 23.13% over 2019-20 to 2024-25. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. A total of 165 applications have been approved across various categories.
  2. These approvals correspond to 274 project locations.
  3. Incentives worth Rs 2,162.55 crore have been disbursed.
  4. Exports of approved processed food products have grown at a CAGR of 23.13% over 2019-20 to 2024-25.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q5. With reference to the PMFME scheme compared with the PLISFPI, consider the following statements: 1. PMFME has an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore, marginally lower than PLISFPI's Rs 10,900 crore. 2. PMFME is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme involving Centre-State cost sharing, whereas PLISFPI is a Central Sector scheme. 3. PMFME and PLISFPI were both launched in the year 2020. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. PMFME has an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore, marginally lower than PLISFPI's Rs 10,900 crore.
  2. PMFME is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme involving Centre-State cost sharing, whereas PLISFPI is a Central Sector scheme.
  3. PMFME and PLISFPI were both launched in the year 2020.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q6. With reference to the administrative and constitutional placement of food-related functions in India, consider the following statements: 1. Food processing industries are handled at the Union level through a dedicated Ministry of Food Processing Industries. 2. Agriculture is primarily a State subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. 3. Operation Greens is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. 4. The National Food Security Act is administered by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Food processing industries are handled at the Union level through a dedicated Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
  2. Agriculture is primarily a State subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
  3. Operation Greens is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
  4. The National Food Security Act is administered by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q7. After the expansion of Operation Greens from 'TOP' to 'TOTAL' under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the scheme's coverage was extended to include approximately how many perishable crops?

  • A. 3 crops
  • B. 22 crops
  • C. 18 crops
  • D. 30 crops

Q8. According to MoFPI data, the share of processed food exports within India's total agricultural exports rose to approximately what percentage in 2024-25 (up from 13.7% in 2014-15)?

  • A. 12.83%
  • B. 20.4%
  • C. 7.93%
  • D. 13.7%

Q9. Under the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure scheme of MoFPI, the highest rate of grant-in-aid (50% of eligible project cost) is available to projects in which of the following categories?

  • A. Projects located in General areas
  • B. Projects in Difficult areas and those of SC/ST, FPOs and SHGs
  • C. Projects promoted by foreign direct investors
  • D. All private limited companies irrespective of location