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    Question

    The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

    (PMMSY)" was launched by the Department of Fisheries; Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying; to bring about ecologically healthy, economically viable, and socially inclusive development of the fisheries sector of India.With respect to the the above mentioned scheme, which of the following objectives is/are NOT TRUE?  I. Increasing fish production to 22 million metric tons by 2024-25 from 13.75 million metric tons in 2018-19. II. Increasing contribution of the fisheries sector to the Agriculture GVA to about 11% by 2024-25 from 7.28% in 2018-19. III. Generating 75 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities along the value chain.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Increasing fish production to 22 million metric tons by 2024-25 from 13.75 million metric tons in 2018-19.Increasing contribution of the fisheries sector to the Agriculture GVA to about 9% by 2024-25 from 7.28% in 2018-19.Generating 55 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities along the value chain.

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