HPSC HCS 2021 · Question 64 of 177

The Govt. of India in its budget, had announced the PM-KUSUM scheme. Which of the following is being taken care of by PM-KUSUM Scheme?

Economy

ARemoval of farmer՚s dependence on diesel and kerosene and linking pump sets to solar energyCorrect
BEncourage balanced use of all kinds of fertilizers including the traditional organic and other innovative fertilizers
CBuild a seamless national cold supply chain for perishables, inclusive of milk, meat and fish
DDevelopment, management and conservation of marine fishery resources

Answer: A. Removal of farmer՚s dependence on diesel and kerosene and linking pump sets to solar energy

Explanation

PM-KUSUM aims to cut farmers' dependence on diesel and kerosene by linking irrigation pump sets to solar energy.

Source: HPSC HCS (Ex.Br.) Prelims Paper-I (General Studies) held 12-Sep-2021 (exampyq/doorsteptutor compilation); answers per official HPSC answer key

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