The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in 2007 with the objective of increasing the production of Rice, Wheat, and Pulses. Coarse Cereals were subsequently included under the ambit of NFSM from the year 2010-11 onwards. Therefore, in its initial phase, NFSM did not include Coarse Cereals. Given the context of the question potentially being from a period around 2011-12 (judging by other question IDs), it is likely referring to the scope including Coarse Cereals. However, if the question is strictly asking what was not included from the beginning, or if it refers to a specific period before 2010-11, then Coarse Cereals is the correct answer. Without further clarification on the timeframe, and considering the standard evolution of the mission, this is the most probable interpretation for an "incorrect" option based on the initial scope. If the question refers to the period 2011-12 onwards, then all listed crops were included, suggesting a potential error in the question or options. Assuming the question seeks the crop not included originally or perhaps less focused compared to the core three, D is the most plausible answer.
Which one of the following crops is not included in the National Food Security Mission (NFSM)?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2013 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Food Security and Public Distribution System (PDS))
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