Q. Consider the following statements about the Soil Health Card Scheme:

1. Under this scheme, the government issues Soil Card to farmers in every five years
2. The scheme is being implemented by the NABARD
3. The status of the soil card is prepared based on five parameters

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: None
Notes: First statement is incorrect. Under the Soil Health Card scheme, the government issues Soil Card to farmers in every three years. Second statement is also incorrect. The scheme is being implemented through the Department of Agriculture of all the State and Union Territory Governments. Third Statement is also incorrect. The status of the soil card is prepared based on 12 parameters, namely N, P, K (Macro-nutrients); S (Secondary- nutrient); Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo (Micronutrients); and pH, EC, OC (Physical parameters). The Soil Health Card is a printed report that a farmer gets for his land holdings. The report indicated the condition of soil and recommends necessary fertilizers required by the farm.