MCQs on NABARD & Agriculture jan 2026

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The Department of Fisheries approved a Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour at which location?

Mayabunder, A&N Islands
Kochi, Kerala
Paradip, Odisha
Porbandar, Gujarat

Explanation: A ₹199.24 crore Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour was approved at Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

What is the estimated cost of the Mayabunder Fishing Harbour project?

₹199.24 crore
₹100.50 crore
₹250.75 crore
₹350.00 crore

Explanation: The estimated cost of the Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder is ₹199.24 crore.

The Mayabunder Fishing Harbour is funded under which scheme?

PMMSY
PM-KISAN
FIDF
Sagarmala

Explanation: It is funded under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with 100% Central Financial Assistance.

What is the annual fish landing capacity of the new Mayabunder Harbour?

9,900 tonnes
5,000 tonnes
12,500 tonnes
15,000 tonnes

Explanation: The harbour has facilities for 430 fishing vessels and an annual fish landing capacity of 9,900 tonnes.

India’s agricultural growth slowed down to what percentage in Q2 of 2025-26?

3.5%
4.4%
2.8%
5.1%

Explanation: Agricultural growth slowed down to 3.5% in Q2 of 2025-26, nearly 1 percentage point below the recent average.

What was the decadal growth rate (2015-16 to 2024-25) of the Agriculture & Allied Sector?

4.45%
3.50%
5.20%
6.10%

Explanation: The decadal growth rate of the sector was 4.45%, the highest compared to previous decades.

Which sub-sector was the highest contributor to the decadal agricultural growth?

Fishing & Aquaculture
Livestock
Crop sector
Forestry

Explanation: Fishing & Aquaculture grew at 8.8%, making it the highest contributor to the decadal growth.

What is the estimated foodgrain production for AY 2024-25?

3,577.3 lakh tonnes
3,000.5 lakh tonnes
3,322.8 lakh tonnes
4,000.0 lakh tonnes

Explanation: The estimated foodgrain production for AY 2024-25 is 3,577.3 lakh tonnes.

India signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent for fisheries collaboration with which country?

Israel
Japan
Norway
Australia

Explanation: India and Israel signed a pact to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture.

In which city was the Second Global Summit on “Blue Food Security” held?

Eilat
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Haifa

Explanation: The summit “Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026” was held in Eilat, Israel.

Which Indian minister led the delegation to Israel for the fisheries agreement?

Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Narendra Singh Tomar
Parshottam Rupala

Explanation: Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh led the delegation to Israel.

Where is India’s first commercial-scale tropical RAS-based Rainbow Trout farm located?

Telangana
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Sikkim

Explanation: It is established by Smart Green Aquaculture Limited in Kandukur Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

Since 2015, the Govt of India has approved how much central investment for fisheries & aquaculture?

₹38,572 crore
₹20,000 crore
₹15,500 crore
₹50,000 crore

Explanation: The government has approved ₹38,572 crore in central investments for fisheries & aquaculture since 2015.

How many indigenous fish & shellfish species have been identified in India by ICAR-NBFGR?

2,800+
1,500+
3,500+
5,000+

Explanation: Over 2,800 indigenous fish & shellfish species have been identified in India.

Freshwater aquaculture in India is dominated by which species group?

Indian Major Carps
Catfish
Tilapia
Trout

Explanation: Indian Major Carps (Rohu, Catla, Mrigal) dominate freshwater aquaculture, contributing >75% of production.

How many production & processing clusters have been notified to strengthen the fisheries value chain?

Explanation: 34 production & processing clusters have been notified to strengthen value chains and reduce post-harvest losses.

Which state has a notified fisheries cluster for Scampi?

Odisha
West Bengal
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala

Explanation: Odisha has been notified as a cluster for Scampi production.

Which state has a notified fisheries cluster for Murrel?

Telangana
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu

Explanation: Telangana has been notified as a cluster for Murrel production.

Which state has a notified fisheries cluster for Pabda?

Tripura
Assam
Meghalaya
Mizoram

Explanation: Tripura has been notified as a cluster for Pabda production.

Which state has a notified fisheries cluster for Pengba?

Manipur
Nagaland
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: Manipur has been notified as a cluster for Pengba production.

Which event is branded as Asia’s premier Food & Beverage (F&B) trade show?

Indusfood
World Food India
Aahar
Agri Expo

Explanation: Indusfood 2026 is branded as Asia’s premier Food & Beverage (F&B) trade show.

Indusfood 2026 was organized by which body?

Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI)
APEDA
FICCI
CII

Explanation: Indusfood 2026 was organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI).

Where was Indusfood 2026 held?

Greater Noida
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bengaluru

Explanation: The event was held at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida.

At Indusfood 2026, the India-UAE Food Corridor was launched by?

Abu Dhabi Food Hub
Dubai Chamber of Commerce
LuLu Group
DP World

Explanation: The India-UAE Food Corridor was launched by the Abu Dhabi Food Hub at Indusfood 2026.

APEDA showcased Indian agri-food start-ups at Indusfood under which initiative?

Bharati Initiative
Startup Agri
Kisan Connect
Agro Innovate

Explanation: APEDA organized the ‘Bharati Initiative’ for showcasing Indian agri-food start-ups and shark-tank style pitches.

Which country did India overtake to become the world’s largest rice producer?

China
Vietnam
Thailand
USA

Explanation: India surpassed China to become the world’s largest rice producer.

What was India’s reported rice production volume that surpassed China?

150.18 million tonnes
145.28 million tonnes
130.50 million tonnes
160.00 million tonnes

Explanation: India’s rice production reached 150.18 million tonnes, compared to China’s 145.28 million tonnes.

How many improved crop varieties were recently unveiled by ICAR?

Explanation: ICAR unveiled 184 improved varieties of 25 field crops.

Out of the 184 newly unveiled crop varieties by ICAR, how many are cereals?

Explanation: Out of the 184 varieties, 122 are cereal crops.

The NBS (Nutrient Based Subsidy) rates approved recently are for which season?

Rabi 2025-26
Kharif 2025
Zaid 2025
Rabi 2024-25

Explanation: The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates were approved for the Rabi 2025-26 season (Oct 1 to Mar 31).

What is the tentative budgetary outlay for the Rabi 2025-26 fertilizer subsidy?

₹37,952 crore
₹45,000 crore
₹30,000 crore
₹50,000 crore

Explanation: The tentative subsidy for Rabi 2025-26 is ₹37,952 crore.

In which year was the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) framework launched?

2010
2014
2005
2018

Explanation: The NBS framework was launched on April 1, 2010, to promote balanced fertilisation.

How many P&K fertilizer grades are now covered under the revised NBS?

Explanation: Subsidy is revised annually/biannually on 28 P&K grades (expanded from 25).

What is the per kg nutrient subsidy for Nitrogen (N) for Rabi 2025-26?

₹43.02
₹47.96
₹2.38
₹2.87

Explanation: The per kg nutrient subsidy for Nitrogen (N) is ₹43.02.

What is the per kg nutrient subsidy for Phosphorus (P) for Rabi 2025-26?

₹47.96
₹43.02
₹2.38
₹2.87

Explanation: The per kg nutrient subsidy for Phosphorus (P) is ₹47.96.

What is the per kg nutrient subsidy for Potassium (K) for Rabi 2025-26?

₹2.38
₹43.02
₹47.96
₹2.87

Explanation: The per kg nutrient subsidy for Potassium (K) is ₹2.38.

What is the per kg nutrient subsidy for Sulphur (S) for Rabi 2025-26?

₹2.87
₹43.02
₹47.96
₹2.38

Explanation: The per kg nutrient subsidy for Sulphur (S) is ₹2.87.

Which fertilizer was newly included for the NBS Rabi 2025-26 season?

Ammonium Sulphate
Urea
Muriate of Potash
Di-ammonium Phosphate

Explanation: Ammonium Sulphate (domestic & imported) was included for Rabi 2025-26.

Extra subsidy incentives are provided for the fortification of fertilizers with which micronutrients?

Boron & Zinc
Iron & Copper
Manganese & Molybdenum
Calcium & Magnesium

Explanation: Fortification incentives include extra subsidy for Boron & Zinc coatings.

What is India’s strategic target for seafood exports by 2030-31?

₹1 lakh crore
₹50,000 crore
₹75,000 crore
₹2 lakh crore

Explanation: India’s strategic target is to reach ₹1 lakh crore in seafood exports by 2030-31.

Which organization conducts research on the conservation of endangered indigenous fish species?

ICAR
CSIR
NABARD
NITI Aayog

Explanation: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) conducts research on breeding, genetics, and conservation of indigenous species.

Which state/UT has a notified fisheries cluster for Trout farming?

Jammu & Kashmir
Assam
Kerala
Odisha

Explanation: Trout farming clusters are notified in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.

The ‘Bharati Initiative’ pitch sessions at Indusfood 2026 were organized by?

APEDA
NABARD
FSSAI
Ministry of Agriculture

Explanation: APEDA’s ‘Bharati Initiative’ showcased Indian agri-food start-ups via Shark Tank-style pitch sessions.

Under the PMMSY interventions in A&N Islands, how many Sagar Mitras were deployed?

280
100
500
1000

Explanation: Livelihood support included the deployment of 280 Sagar Mitras with IT-enabled services in A&N Islands.

Foodgrain productivity in India improved from 1,930 kg/ha in 2010-11 to what level in 2024-25?

2,578 kg/ha
2,100 kg/ha
3,000 kg/ha
2,850 kg/ha

Explanation: Foodgrain productivity improved significantly to 2,578 kg/ha in 2024-25 under the NBS framework.

What was the decadal growth rate of the livestock sector (2015-16 to 2024-25)?

7.1%
4.45%
8.8%
3.5%

Explanation: The livestock sector grew at a decadal rate of 7.1%.

ICAR-CIFA in Bhubaneswar is approved as a Nucleus Breeding Centre for which environment?

Freshwater
Marine
Brackishwater
Cold-water

Explanation: ICAR-CIFA in Bhubaneswar is approved as the Nucleus Breeding Centre for freshwater species under PMMSY.

How many oilseed varieties were unveiled by ICAR among the 184 new varieties?

Explanation: Out of the 184 varieties unveiled, 13 were oilseed varieties.

The “Blue Port Initiative” is associated with the development of which harbour?

Mayabunder, A&N Islands
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Kandla Port
Visakhapatnam Port

Explanation: The Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder is developed in line with the Blue Port Initiative.

What was the decadal growth rate of the crop sector (2015-16 to 2024-25)?

3.5%
7.1%
8.8%
4.45%

Explanation: The crop sector grew at a decadal rate of 3.5%.

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