Question

Which one of the following is not included in the National Food Security Missions?
1. Oilseeds
2. Wheat
3. Rice
4. Pulses

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Oilseeds

The correct answer is Oilseeds.

• National Food Security Mission:
  • It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2007.
  • It aims to increase the production of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, and commercial crops, through area expansion and productivity enhancement.
  • It works toward restoring soil fertility and productivity at the individual farm level and enhancing the farm-level economy.
  • It further aims to augment the availability of vegetable oils and to reduce the import of edible oils.
  • The National Development Council (NDC) in its 53rd meeting held on 29th May 2007 adopted a resolution to launch a Food Security Mission comprising rice, wheat, and pulses to increase the annual production of rice by 10 million tonnes, wheat by 8 million tonnes, and pulses by 2 million tonnes by the end of the Eleventh Plan (2011-12).