Question

Which of the following schemes was launched to give a boost and incentive to increase public investment to achieve $4$% growth in the area of agriculture and allied sectors during the $11th$ period?

• A. National Technological Mission
• B. National Bamboo Mission
• C. Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana
• D. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

Answer 1

The correct option is D Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is a special Additional Central Assistance Scheme which was launched in August 2007 to orient agricultural development strategies, to reaffirm its commitment to achieving 4 percent annual growth in the agricultural sector during the 11th plan. The scheme was launched to incentivise the States to provide additional resources in their State Plans over and above their baseline expenditure to bridge critical gaps.