RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2025 · Question 213 of 259

- Read the passage given below and answer the following questions The Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a groundbreaking government initiative launched to revolutionize Indian agriculture by making it more productive, sustainable, and financially rewarding for farmers. Announced on February 1, 2025, during the Union Budget 2025-26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and approved by the Union Cabinet on July 16, 2025, PMDDKY targets 100 underperforming districts where farming faces challenges like low crop yields, water scarcity, and limited access to resources. With an annual budget of __________ for six years (2025-26 to 2030-31), totaling ___________, the scheme aims to support 1.7 crore farmers, particularly small and marginal farmers owning less than 2 hectares of land, who constitute 86% of India’s farming population (Economic Survey 2024-25). (This is a recreated passage and not the exact one asked in the exam) With reference to the MSME sector as per the Economic Survey 2024-25, consider the following statements: 1. MSMEs contribute approximately 30% to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). 2. The sector's share in India's total exports has crossed the 60% mark. 3. Formalization of the sector is being primarily driven by registrations on the Udyam Portal. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Growth & Development

1. AA. 1 and 2 only
2. BB. 1 and 3 only
3. CC. 2 and 3 only
4. DD. 1, 2 and 3
5. EE. 3 onlyCorrect