UPSC Prelims 2010·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops?

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  1. ARice and wheat only
  2. BRice, wheat and pulses onlyCorrect
  3. CRice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only
  4. DRice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables

Explanation

The National Food Security Mission was launched in 2007 by the Government of India. Its primary focus at the time of inception was to bridge the yield gap and increase the production of three specific food grains: rice, wheat, and pulses. While other missions like the Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm, and Maize existed separately, the core mandate of the NFSM as defined in its original objectives was limited to rice, wheat, and pulses. Therefore, option B is correct as it accurately reflects the specific crops targeted for production enhancement through area expansion and productivity improvement under this mission.

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