Q28.
Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) ? 1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas 2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions 3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) Select the answer using the code given below :
Answer
D
Explanation
Rainfed Area Development under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture promotes integrated farming systems in rainfed regions. The objective is diversification, productivity and resilience rather than monocropping or expansion of irrigated rice. The correct combination therefore excludes the statements inconsistent with this design.