UPSC 2026: Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) ? 1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas 2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions 3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) Select the answer using the code given below :

The correct answer is option (d): 3 only. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2026, GS Paper 1, as Question 38. It falls under Indian Economy > Agriculture & Rural Development.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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