Self-Employment Promotion Initiatives Quiz

The total land area of a country used for agriculture, including both cultivated and fallow land.

The total area of land actually sown with crops in a year.

The ratio of GSA to NSA, indicating how intensively land is used for cultivation.

Land that is not currently used for agriculture, including barren and waste land.

Land that is irrigated using artificial means, like canals or wells.

The contribution of the agricultural sector to the national economy in terms of value added.

The proportion of rural households that participate in agricultural activities.

The measure of how many people in a nation are involved in agriculture.

The price guaranteed by the government to farmers for their produce, ensuring they receive a minimum income even if market prices are low.

A calculation that reflects the actual costs incurred by a farmer in producing a crop, including expenses for things like seeds, fertilizer, and labor.

The cost a farmer incurs for inputs like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, hired labor, and machinery or leased land.

Cost A2 with the addition of the value of family labor, reflecting the farmer's own time and effort.

A comprehensive cost calculated by adding family labor costs, rent of owned land, and interest on owned capital.

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan suggested setting the MSP at 1.5 times the Cost of Production (CoP) to ensure farmers' income.

The current method used to calculate the Minimum Support Price (MSP) is by multiplying the cost of production (A2 + FL) by 1.5.

An alternative formula by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan suggests multiplying the comprehensive cost of production (C2) by 1.5 to calculate the MSP.

A government scheme in India focused on providing financial protection to farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities, helping to stabilize their income.

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a crop insurance scheme covering losses caused by natural calamities like droughts or floods, benefiting farmers by safeguarding their income.

A government program aimed at promoting self-employment and organizing rural poor into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for sustainable livelihoods.

The scheme is funded by a joint contribution from the central and state governments, with varying percentages depending on the region.

The Stand-Up India Scheme aims to ensure that 50% of beneficiaries are from Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, 15% are minorities, and 3% have disabilities.

The scheme involves a collaborative effort between the central government and state governments, ensuring participation and implementation across the country.

The scheme covers various types of crops, including cereals, pulses, and oilseeds, offering protection based on the crop season.

The Stand-Up India Scheme provides a revolving fund of ₹20,000-30,000 per Self Help Group and a Community Investment Fund of up to ₹2.5 lakh per SHG.

The scheme is designed to be transparent and efficient, using technology to track information and enable real-time data collection.

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, launched in 2020, aims to modernize and improve the fisheries sector in India.

Farmers can avail insurance policies directly at their doorstep, making it easy to enroll and participate in the scheme.

The PMMSY Scheme was launched by the Department of Fisheries (MoFAH&D) and aims to create a sustainable and inclusive fishing sector in India.

The Indian government recently approved a ₹6,000 crore sub-scheme under the PMMSY to formalize the largely unorganized fisheries sector in the country.

The scheme is based on a shared risk approach, where both the farmer and the government share the premium cost.

The PMMSY Scheme has been implemented for three years and has brought about positive changes in the Indian fisheries sector.

The PMMSY Scheme aims to ensure that all aspects of the fishing sector are considered, including environmental sustainability, economic viability, and social inclusion.

A certification mark for agricultural produce, ensuring they meet specified quality standards set by the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI) under the Agricultural Produce (Grading Marking) Act, 1937.

The nodal agency in India responsible for coordinating agricultural export efforts, with a focus on promoting processed food products. It oversees the development of Agri-Export Zones and MEGA Food Parks.

APEDA stands for Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.

The PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana) scheme caps the premium contribution of farmers based on crop type. For Kharif crops, the cap is 2%, for Rabi crops, it's 1.5%, and for commercial/horticultural crops, it's 5%. This aims to make agricultural insurance more accessible.

India's share of the global cropped area is 4%, while its share of global pesticide consumption is only 1.7%. This indicates that India's agriculture sector is relatively efficient in its use of pesticides.

The Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC) was the predecessor to APEDA.

The PMFBY scheme was the world's largest in terms of the number of farmers insured. It provides financial protection to farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities.

The PMFBY is a government-led initiative that aims to provide insurance coverage to farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities.