Agriculture MCQs for UPSC Prelims — April 2026

Q1. With reference to the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), consider the following statements: 1. It is implemented as a mission of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare. 2. It targets covering 1 crore farmers in willing Gram Panchayat clusters. 3. It aims to initiate natural farming on about 7.5 lakh hectares. 4. Its total outlay is funded entirely by the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It is implemented as a mission of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare.
  2. It targets covering 1 crore farmers in willing Gram Panchayat clusters.
  3. It aims to initiate natural farming on about 7.5 lakh hectares.
  4. Its total outlay is funded entirely by the Central Government.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), how many Krishi Sakhis / Community Resource Persons (CRPs) are proposed to be deployed for mobilisation and handholding of willing farmers in the clusters?

  • A. 15,000
  • B. 30,000
  • C. 70,021
  • D. 1,00,000

Q3. Which Ministry/Department is the nodal agency that operationalises the umbrella scheme PM-AASHA for MSP-based procurement of pulses, oilseeds and copra?

  • A. Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare)
  • B. Department of Consumer Affairs (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution)
  • C. Ministry of Commerce & Industry
  • D. Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Q4. With reference to the umbrella scheme Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), consider the following: 1. Price Support Scheme (PSS) 2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) 3. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) 4. Market Assurance Scheme (MAS) Which of the above is/are correctly identified as components of PM-AASHA?

  1. Price Support Scheme (PSS)
  2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS)
  3. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF)
  4. Market Assurance Scheme (MAS)
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. Under NMEO-Oilseeds, which one of the following is classified as a PRIMARY oilseed crop targeted for production enhancement (as distinct from a secondary source of edible oil)?

  • A. Cottonseed
  • B. Rice Bran
  • C. Soybean
  • D. Tree Borne Oils

Q6. The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), to run from 2024-25 to 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹10,103 crore, was approved by the Union Cabinet in which year?

  • A. 2018
  • B. 2021
  • C. 2024
  • D. 2026

Q7. The series of Regional/Zonal Agriculture Conferences, run under the 'One Agriculture – One Team' framework to localise central schemes, was initiated in which year by the Union Agriculture Minister?

  • A. 2022
  • B. 2023
  • C. 2024
  • D. 2025

Q8. At the Western Regional (Zonal) Agriculture Conference held at Jaipur on 7 April 2026 under the 'One Agriculture – One Team' framework, farmers and officials from how many States were represented?

  • A. Four
  • B. Five
  • C. Six
  • D. Seven

Q9. Within the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, which department's budget rose from about Rs 21,933 crore (2013-14) to over Rs 1.3 lakh crore, making it the principal channel for schemes such as PM-KISAN and PMFBY?

  • A. Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare (DA&FW)
  • B. Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)
  • C. Department of Food & Public Distribution
  • D. Department of Fertilizers

Q10. Consider the following statements about India's agricultural exports: 1. India's agricultural exports rose from about USD 34.5 billion in FY20 to about USD 51.1 billion in FY25. 2. The share of processed food in the agri-food export basket was around 20.4%. 3. The entire increase in agricultural exports over this period came solely from processed food products. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. India's agricultural exports rose from about USD 34.5 billion in FY20 to about USD 51.1 billion in FY25.
  2. The share of processed food in the agri-food export basket was around 20.4%.
  3. The entire increase in agricultural exports over this period came solely from processed food products.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q11. Consider the following statements about India's agricultural policy evolution: 1. The National Food Security Mission was launched in 2007-08. 2. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched in 2007. 3. The National Food Security Mission originally aimed to raise the production of rice, wheat and pulses. 4. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is a fully central-sector scheme financed entirely by the Union Government. Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?

  1. The National Food Security Mission was launched in 2007-08.
  2. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched in 2007.
  3. The National Food Security Mission originally aimed to raise the production of rice, wheat and pulses.
  4. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is a fully central-sector scheme financed entirely by the Union Government.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q12. The classic technology package of India's Green Revolution (late 1960s) is proposed to have included the following. Which of the above is NOT correctly identified as a component of that package?

  1. High-yielding variety (HYV) seeds
  2. Chemical fertilizers
  3. Assured irrigation
  4. Genetically modified (Bt) seeds
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 3

Q13. With reference to the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change, consider the following statements: 1. The National Water Mission and the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture are both among the eight missions. 2. Unlike the National Solar Mission, the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem is primarily an energy-generation mission. 3. The National Mission for a Green India addresses forest cover, whereas the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency targets industrial energy savings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The National Water Mission and the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture are both among the eight missions.
  2. Unlike the National Solar Mission, the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem is primarily an energy-generation mission.
  3. The National Mission for a Green India addresses forest cover, whereas the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency targets industrial energy savings.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q14. The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture is constituted as one of the eight national missions under which of the following?

  • A. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
  • B. National Food Security Act
  • C. National Agroforestry Policy
  • D. National Agriculture Policy

Q15. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) was launched in which year?

  • A. 2016
  • B. 2018
  • C. 2019
  • D. 2020

Q16. As per the record 2024-25 figures, by approximately how many million metric tonnes (MMT) did India's total foodgrain production rise over the previous year?

  • A. 25.43 MMT
  • B. 21.66 MMT
  • C. 15.43 MMT
  • D. 32.08 MMT

Q17. With reference to India's fertiliser stock position assessed during the West Asia crisis, consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The fertiliser requirement for Kharif 2026 was assessed at 390.54 LMT.
  2. The opening stock of about 180 LMT (46% of requirement) was higher than the usual pre-season level of about 33%.
  3. DAP availability stood at 22.78 LMT against a requirement of 5.90 LMT.
  4. These fertiliser stock assessments were made for the Rabi 2026-27 season.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4