CDS 2026 · PYQ · Government Schemes / Agriculture Insurance · medium
Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
1. PMFBY provides risk insurance to farmers against crop damage due to non-preventable natural risks.
2. PMFBY provides risk coverage of ₹2 lakh in case of death of the insured.
3. PMFBY ensures flow of credit to the agriculture sector.
4. PMFBY provides risk coverage of ₹2 lakh for complete disability of the insured.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 only
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 3✓ Correct
D.1 and 4
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: PMFBY (launched 2016) provides comprehensive insurance to farmers against crop loss caused by non-preventable natural risks like drought, flood, pests, and diseases. Statement 3 is correct: by stabilising farmer incomes, PMFBY ensures continued flow of credit to the agriculture sector and protects farmers' creditworthiness. Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect: PMFBY does NOT provide ₹2 lakh personal accident/disability cover — that feature relates to schemes like PMSBY (Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana), not PMFBY which is a crop insurance scheme. Hence 1 and 3 only are correct.
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