Question

Whether the financial benefits transferred to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, are exempted from reduction commitments under WTO? If yes, name the domestic support exemption box (Amber, Blue, Green, Development).

• A. Yes, Green box
• B. No (Not exempted)
• C. Yes, Amber box
• D. Yes, Development box

Hint:

Direct cash transfers that are decoupled from production (not linked to prices or volumes produced) are always classified under the WTO Green Box.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A