Q17 · UPSC current affairs · 11 October 2026 · PIB · Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana

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Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY):1.PMDDKY targets 100 aspirational agricultural districts selected based on productivity, cropping intensity, and credit flow.2.The scheme is administered exclusively by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to boost irrigation efficiency.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2
B 2 only
C Neither 1 nor 2
D 1 only

Correct answer: (d) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as PMDDKY targets 100 aspirational agricultural districts chosen on productivity, cropping intensity, and credit flow parameters. Statement 2 is incorrect because the scheme focuses on targeted agricultural development and infrastructure rather than being administered by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

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