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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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Explanation
The Rainfed Area Development (RAD) is a major component of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Its primary objective is to make rainfed agriculture more productive, sustainable, remunerative, and climate-resilient.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: RAD promotes crop diversification and multi-cropping rather than monoculture, as diversifying crops reduces the risk of total crop failure during adverse climatic conditions.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme specifically targets rainfed areas that lack assured irrigation, rather than focusing on increasing water-intensive crops like rice in irrigated regions.
- Statement 3 is correct: RAD focuses on enhancing productivity and minimizing climatic risks by promoting Integrated Farming Systems (IFS). IFS integrates crops with allied activities such as horticulture, livestock, fishery, and agro-forestry to maximize farm returns and sustain livelihood during droughts or floods.
PROVENANCE & STUDY PATTERN
Guest previewThis is a classic scheme-based question that tests conceptual clarity over rote memorization. While the exact scheme details might seem like current affairs, the core concepts (NMSA, IFS, Rainfed agriculture) are heavily covered in standard Geography and Economy textbooks. If you understand the literal meaning of 'Rainfed' and 'Sustainable', you can eliminate the absurd options easily.
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- The initiative focuses on the adoption of 'integrated farming systems' and 'holistic agriculture development' rather than single-crop systems.
- It offers a complete package of activities to maximize farm returns, specifically targeting the food and livelihood security of small and marginal farmers.
- The mission explicitly promotes 'location specific integrated/composite farming systems' to make agriculture more productive and sustainable.
- It emphasizes climate resilience and the conservation of natural resources through diverse farming approaches rather than monoculture.
- Strategies for making rainfed and dry land agriculture remunerative include a mix of agro-forestry, apiculture, and dairy farming.
- The approach emphasizes the use of leguminous and cover crops alongside animal husbandry to ensure economic stability and resource efficiency.
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