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With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the crop insurance scheme operational in India, consider the following statements:

1. The premium rate payable by farmers is uniformly fixed at $2.0\%$ for all foodgrains, oilseeds, and commercial/horticultural crops across both Kharif and Rabi seasons.
2. The remaining actuarial premium cost beyond the farmer's contribution is shared equally ( $50:50$ ) between the Central Government and State Governments for non-North Eastern States.
3. The scheme covers post-harvest losses up to a maximum period of $14$ days for crops kept in a cut-and-spread condition in the field against specific localized perils like cyclonic rains.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Answer: 2 and 3 only

Answer

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the premium rate payable by farmers under PMFBY is differential: 2.0% for Kharif foodgrains and oilseeds, 1.5% for Rabi foodgrains and oilseeds, and 5.0% for annual commercial/horticultural crops.

The option stating '2 and 3 only' is correct. Premium subsidy beyond the farmer's share is split 50:50 between the Centre and States for general states. In addition, post-harvest losses for cut-and-spread crops are covered up to 14 days against specific disasters like cyclones and unseasonal rains.

Step-by-Step Solution

Analyze Statement 1 regarding farmer premium rates under PMFBY.

Statement 1 is incorrect.

PMFBY prescribes differential premium caps for farmers:

2.0\%

for Kharif crops,

1.5\%

for Rabi crops, and

5.0\%

for annual commercial and horticultural crops, rather than a uniform

2.0\%

rate.

Analyze Statement 2 regarding subsidy sharing pattern.

Statement 2 is correct.

The difference between actuarial premium rates and the farmer's share is subsidized equally (

50:50

) by the Central and State Governments in non-NE States (for North Eastern States, the Central contribution was raised to

90\%

Analyze Statement 3 regarding post-harvest loss provisions.

Statement 3 is correct.

PMFBY provides comprehensive risk coverage, including post-harvest losses up to

14

days post-harvest for crops harvested and left in 'cut and spread' condition due to unseasonal/cyclonic rains.

Key Concept

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) premium structures, subsidy sharing, and risk coverage framework

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