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Question

What is the primary goal of the Soil Health Card scheme?

  1. To provide financial assistance to farmers
  2. To improve soil fertility and reduce fertilizer usage
  3. To promote organic farming practices
  4. To provide irrigation facilities to farmers

Answer:

Option B: To improve soil fertility and reduce fertilizer usage

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “To improve soil fertility and reduce fertilizer usage”.

The Soil Health Card scheme aims to improve soil fertility and reduce fertilizer usage by providing farmers with information about the nutrient content of their soil and recommending appropriate fertilizer dosages.