Everything You Need to Know About Krishi Karman Awards + Important MCQs

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Krishi Karman Awards: Complete Guide with MCQs for Competitive Exams

Krishi Karman Awards

About Krishi Karman Awards

The Krishi Karman Award is a prestigious honor awarded by the Government of India to recognize the outstanding performance of states in food grain production. It was instituted in 2010-11 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to motivate states to increase agricultural productivity and ensure food security.

Key Features of the Krishi Karman Award:

  • Purpose: To honor states for their exceptional performance in the production of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, and overall food grains.

  • Categories: States are grouped based on their geography and production levels (e.g., large states, medium states, small states).

  • Criteria: States are evaluated based on:

    • Annual production

    • Yield improvements

    • Consistent growth over time

  • Awards: Includes a trophy, citation, and cash incentives.

  • There are eight awards:

    • Three awards for total foodgrain production across categories:

      • Category I: States producing > 10 million tonnes.

      • Category II: States producing between 1–10 million tonnes.

      • Category III: States producing < 1 million tonnes.

    • Five awards for individual crops: Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse Cereals, and Oilseeds.

  • Financial incentives:

    • ₹5 crore for total foodgrain category winners.

    • ₹2 crore for individual crop category winners.

    • ₹1 crore for Commendation Awards given to states that show remarkable improvement but don’t win the main awards.

  • Selection process:

    • Based on final advance estimates of foodgrain production.

    • Evaluated on implementation of crop programs, productivity improvement, innovations, etc., via a screening and presentation before a central committee.

Year(s) Winning State(s) & Category Highlights
2014–15 Odisha – Total Foodgrains (Category II) Odisha won 4th award in 5 years.
2014–15 Meghalaya – Total Foodgrains – consecutive win Additional recognition for Progressive Farmers.
2015–16 Himachal Pradesh – Total Foodgrains Significant production increase via tech interventions.
2015–16 Tamil Nadu – Total foodgrain production (and other crop categories over time) Highest yield, eco-friendly practices, and ₹5 crore awarded.
2015–16 Madhya Pradesh – Wheat production (5th consecutive time) ₹2 crore awarded, plus recognitions for progressive farmers.
2017–18 Manipur – Total Foodgrains (Category III) Production of rice and pulses above national averages.

No official announcement or documentation for awards after 2017–18 is publicly available on the NFSM (National Food Security Mission) portal

Additionally:

  • Jharkhand was awarded in the Rice category in 2019 (specific crop-level award)

  • Uttarakhand received the award in January 2020 under Category II (hill state) for overall performance.

  • Assam notably received Krishi Karman Awards for Pulses (2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14) and for Oilseeds in 2016–17

Notable Facts:

  • The award is usually presented by the Prime Minister or President of India.

  • It has served as an important tool in encouraging healthy competition among states in boosting agricultural output.

  • Some high-performing states like Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Assam have received this award in past years for their excellence in different categories.

Basic MCQs on Krishi Karman Award

1. The Krishi Karman Award is given for excellence in which field?
A. Rural development
B. Industrial productivity
C. Foodgrain production
D. Livestock farming

✅ Answer: C. Foodgrain production

2. Which ministry presents the Krishi Karman Award?
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

✅ Answer: C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

3. The Krishi Karman Award was instituted in which year?
A. 2005
B. 2008
C. 2010
D. 2012

✅ Answer: C. 2010

4. Which of the following crops is not part of the Krishi Karman Award categories?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Sugarcane
D. Pulses

✅ Answer: C. Sugarcane

5. How many total foodgrain production categories are there under the Krishi Karman Award?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

✅ Answer: B. 3
(Category I: >10 million tonnes, Category II: 1–10 million tonnes, Category III: <1 million tonnes)

6. Which state has received the Krishi Karman Award multiple times for wheat production?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh

✅ Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh

7. What is the monetary reward for states winning in the individual crop categories (like pulses or oilseeds)?
A. ₹1 crore
B. ₹2 crore
C. ₹3 crore
D. ₹5 crore

✅ Answer: B. ₹2 crore

8. Which of the following states received the Krishi Karman Award for pulses production multiple times?
A. Rajasthan
B. Assam
C. Maharashtra
D. Bihar

✅ Answer: B. Assam

9. The Krishi Karman Award also includes a reward for which group apart from state governments?
A. Panchayats
B. District Collectors
C. Progressive farmers
D. NGOs

✅ Answer: C. Progressive farmers

10. Which of these is a key criterion for selection in the Krishi Karman Awards?
A. Population density
B. Increase in forest area
C. Increase in crop productivity and innovation
D. Number of cold storage units

✅ Answer: C. Increase in crop productivity and innovation
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