Consider the following statements : The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. 3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

QUESTION

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Economy

Prelims 2017

Consider the following statements : The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at

expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.
enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.
checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Explanation

Out of the listed statements about the Soil Health Card Scheme :

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Expanding the cultivable area under irrigation is not a primary objective of the scheme.

Statement 2 is Incorrect: Banks don't directly use soil cards to assess loan quantum. Loan approvals depend on various factors like land ownership, crop type, and credit history.

Statement 3 is Correct: A key objective of the scheme is to promote the judicious use of fertilisers. By informing farmers about their soil's nutrient status, the scheme encourages them to apply only the required amount of fertilisers, reducing overuse and potential environmental damage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 3 only (checking the overuse of fertilisers in farmlands).Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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