A
Organic fertilizer subsidy scheme for cotton-growing marginal farmers
B
Pesticide distribution network managed by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
C
National brand identity created to assure international quality standards and traceability for Indian cotton
D
Weather insurance program exclusively for Bt cotton cultivators
Correct answer: (c) National brand identity created to assure international quality standards and traceability for Indian cotton
Explanation
Kasturi Cotton India is a national brand identity created to assure international quality standards, branding, and traceability for Indian cotton in global export markets. Options B, C, and D incorrectly mischaracterize the initiative as a fertilizer, pesticide, or insurance scheme.
Same topic · past papers
UPSC has asked this before
These previous-year questions sit on the same topic. Open one to practise the earlier ask.