Civil Services Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश) PCS Mock Test Series 2025 Current Affairs Government Policies and Schemes
Consider the following statements regarding the government's initiative to support pulse procurement under the Price Support Scheme:
Statement I: The government has approved the procurement of tur, urad, and masoor pulses at 100% of the State production for the procurement year 2024-25 to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses.
Statement II: The government has decided to procure only tur pulses under the Price Support Scheme till 2028-29, excluding other varieties like urad and masoor.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
3
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
4
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct