Prelims 2026 · Current Affairs · Question 28
Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?<br/><br/>1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas<br/>2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions<br/>3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)<br/><br/>Select the answer using the code given below:<br/>
Answer
3 only
Only statement 3 is an objective of RAD. Rainfed Area Development under NMSA promotes Integrated Farming Systems, diversification, resilience, better productivity, and lower climatic risk in rainfed areas. It does not promote monoculture, and it is not meant to increase rice cultivation in irrigated regions.