Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Best Information and MCQs

Krishi Vigyan Kendra Information

Krishi Vigyan Kendra

A Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an agricultural extension center in India. The name means “farm science center”. Usually associated with a local agricultural university, these centers serve as the ultimate link between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and farmers, and aim to apply agricultural research in a practical, localized setting.

The first KVK, on a pilot basis, was established in 1974 at Puducherry (Pondicherry) under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. The number of KVKs 731. The KVK scheme is 100% financed by Govt. of India and the KVKs are sanctioned to Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes, related Government Departments and Non Government Organizations (NGOs) working in Agriculture.

KVK, is an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS)

Responsibilities

1. On-Farm Testing
2. Front-line Demonstration
3. Capacity Building
4. Multi-sector Support
5. Advisory Services

In addition, KVKs produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make it available to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandate of KVK.

There are 38 KVKs under the control of State Governments, 66 under ICAR Institutes, 103 under NGOs, 506 under Agricultural Universities, 3 under Central Universities, 3 under Public Sector Undertakings, 7 under Deemed to be Universities and 5 under Other Educational Institutions.

KVKs are divided into- 11 ATARI Zones–for effective functioning and Monitoring

There are 38 KVKs under the control of State Governments, 66 under ICAR Institutes, 103 under NGOs, 506 under Agricultural Universities, 3 under Central Universities, 3 under Public Sector Undertakings, 7 under Deemed to be Universities and 5 under Other Educational Institutions.

KVK Related MCQs

Q.1 The first KVK was established in which Year? 

• 1980
• 1940
• 1984
• 1974

Q.2 The first KVK was established at?

• Mumbai
• Puducherry
• Sabour
• Pune

Q.3 How many KVK working currently in India? 

• 820
• 731
• 748
• 710

Q.4 The first KVK, on a pilot basis, was established in 1974 at Puducherry (Pondicherry) under the administrative control of? 

• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
• Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur
• Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi
• SKN Agriculture University, Jobner

Q.5 KVK was recommended by?

1. Manmohan Singh Mehta Committee
2. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
3. Ashok Singh Mehta Committee
4. Mohan Singh Mehta Committee

Q.6 The credit for success of KVK goes to? 

• mohan singh mehta
• Chandrika prasad
• Mangla Rai
• Balwant mehta