Nutri-sensitive Agricultural Resources & Innovations (NARI):

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Agriculture sector growth has contributed to economic growth in India.
Improvements in nutrition remain a major concern.
NARI focuses on empowering farm women.
Key areas include innovative practices for nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
Awareness and capacity development of stakeholders.
Value chain and literacy campaign are part of NARI.
Encourages intensive exchange of knowledge and good practices.
Aims to evolve a systematic policy framework for agricultural extension systems.
Promotes nutrition-sensitive agriculture through a network of KVKs.
Madhya Pradesh became the third state to provide a ‘wholesome’ meal at Rs. 5.
Deendayal Thali was launched in 49 out of 51 districts in Madhya Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan have similar programs.

Questions - MCQs:

What is the primary focus of NARI in the context of agriculture in India?

A) Export promotion
B) Empowering farm women with nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices
C) Genetic modification of crops
D) Increasing pesticide efficiency
Correct Answer: B) Empowering farm women with nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices

How many states in India, including Madhya Pradesh, have implemented a program to provide a ‘wholesome’ meal at an affordable price?

A) 2

B) 3

C) 4

D) 5

Correct Answer: B) 3

What is the price at which the ‘wholesome’ meal is offered in Madhya Pradesh under the Deendayal Thali scheme?

Which state became the third to offer a ‘wholesome’ meal at an affordable price, after Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan?

What are the key areas of focus for NARI?

A) Innovative practices, awareness, value chain, literacy campaign
B) Crop insurance and financial assistance
C) Pesticide development and marketing
D) Land reclamation and irrigation improvement
Correct Answer: A) Innovative practices, awareness, value chain, literacy campaign

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