Prelims 2026 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.28

Prelims 2026Paper 1 (GS) • Q.28
PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)2026 • Q.28
Economic and Social Development

Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

1
Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas
2
Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions
3
Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)
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Syllabus Connection

Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.6: Rural Development

Economics • Class 11Class 11 Indian Economic Development

Ch.5: Land Resources and Agriculture

Geography • Class 12Class 12 Indian Human Geography

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