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Question

Which one of the following is not included in the "National Food Security Missions"?

  1. Oil seeds
  2. Wheat
  3. Rice
  4. Pulses

Answer:

Option A: Oil seeds

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Oil seeds”.

Oilseeds are not included in the National Food Security Missions (NFSM). The NFSM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) launched in 2007 to increase the production of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, and commercial crops.