Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statements about the CM-KISAN scheme of Odisha are NOT correct?
- Livelihood support under the scheme is provided exclusively to large landholding farmers.
- Input support is given to farmers for cultivation.
- Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana under CM-KISAN aims to promote agricultural education among farmers’ children.
- The scheme is designed to be progressive and inclusive in nature.
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Correct answer: (A) 1 only
Correct Answer: (A) — Statement 1 only is incorrect
Statement 1 — INCORRECT (Answer)
CM-KISAN does not restrict livelihood support exclusively to large landholding farmers. The scheme is specifically designed to benefit small, marginal, and landless farmers, who form the majority of Odisha’s agricultural population. Restricting benefits to large landholders would contradict the entire premise of the scheme, which targets vulnerable agrarian households.
Statement 2 — CORRECT
The scheme provides input support to farmers covering seeds, fertilizers, and other cultivation-related expenses. This component directly assists farmers in reducing the cost of agricultural production and improving yields.
Statement 3 — CORRECT
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana is a sub-component under CM-KISAN that provides financial assistance for higher education to children of farmers. It aims to promote agricultural and general education among farming families, reducing dropout rates caused by financial constraints.
Statement 4 — CORRECT
CM-KISAN is explicitly designed to be progressive and inclusive, covering diverse categories of farmers including small, marginal, and landless cultivators. The scheme integrates multiple sub-components addressing livelihood, input support, and education — reflecting a holistic and equitable approach to farmer welfare.
