1st November 2024

Explanation: All four statements are correct based on the information provided.
Statement 1 is supported by the PLFS data for January-March 2024. Statement 2 is
mentioned in the ILO report. Statement 3 is from the PLFS 2023-24 data. Statement 4 is
based on the NSO Time Use Survey 2019.

Explanation - It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the holistic growth of the
horticulture
sector covering fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers,
aromatic
plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo. Under MIDH, the Government of India
(GOI)
contributes 60%, of the total outlay for developmental programmes in all the states
except
states in the North East and the Himalayas, and 40% share is contributed by State
Governments. In the case of North Eastern States and Himalayan States, GOI
contributes 90%.
In the case of the National Horticulture Board (NHB), Coconut Development Board
(CDB), Central Institute for Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland and the National Level Agencies
(NLA), GOI contributes 100%.

Explanation - The NCISM is a statutory body established under the NCISM Act, 2020.
The
NCISM does not regulate the import and export of Indian medicinal herbs; it primarily
focuses on medical education and regulation of professionals within the Indian System of
Medicine. The NCISM is composed of 29 members appointed by the Central
Government. One of the functions of NCISM is to ensure compliance by the State
Medical Councils of Indian System of Medicine with regulations made under the Act.

Explanation - The Office of Registrar General of India falls under the Ministry of Home
Affairs.
Apart from conducting the Population Census and monitoring the implementation of the
Registration of Births and Deaths in the country, it has been giving estimates on fertility
and
mortality using the Sample Registration System (SRS). SRS is the largest demographic
sample survey in the country that among other indicators provide direct estimates of
maternal
mortality through a nationally representative sample.