Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme?
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme where the funding is shared between the Centre and the States.
2. The financial benefit is transferred directly into the Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts of eligible farmers.

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Accepted Answer

B. 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because PM-KISAN is a Central Sector Scheme with 100 percent funding from the Government of India. Statement 2 is correct as the funds are transferred using Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts to prevent leakages.

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