Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
A. NFSM was launched in 2007-08
B. ATMA related with certified seed production
C. FASAL deals with forecasting of agriculture output
D. Pulse mission is not a part of NFSM
E. SHC contain analysis of 12 soil health parameters
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and D only
• B. B, D and E only
• C. A, D and E only
• D. A, C and E only

Hint:

To remember the Soil Health Card parameters, group them into:
- 3 Macro (N, P, K)
- 1 Secondary (S)
- 5 Micro (Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, B)
- 3 Physical (pH, EC, OC) = 12 total.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Government agricultural schemes and missions in India are designed to address productivity, technology dissemination, crop forecasting, and soil health management.
Detailed Explanation:
Let us evaluate each of the given statements:
- A. NFSM was launched in 2007-08: The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in 2007-08 to increase the production of rice, wheat, and pulses through area expansion and productivity enhancement. This statement is correct.
- B. ATMA related with certified seed production: The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) focuses on agricultural technology dissemination and extension services, not specifically certified seed production. This statement is incorrect.
- C. FASAL deals with forecasting of agriculture output: The FASAL scheme (Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agro-meteorology and Land-based observations) uses remote sensing and meteorological data to forecast crop production. This statement is correct.
- D. Pulse mission is not a part of NFSM: Pulses have been a key focus of the National Food Security Mission (NFSM-Pulses) since its inception. This statement is incorrect.
- E. SHC contain analysis of 12 soil health parameters: The Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme analyzes 12 parameters: Macro-nutrients (N, P, K), Secondary-nutrient (S), Micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, B), and Physical parameters (pH, EC, OC). This statement is correct.
Therefore, the correct statements are A, C, and E.

Step 2: Final Answer:
The correct combination is A, C and E only, corresponding to Option (D).