The primary aim of the Soil Health Card Scheme is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Assess nutrient status.
The Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme, launched by the Government of India in 2015, aims to provide farmers with customized information regarding the nutrient status of their soil.
Every two years, farmers receive a card that reports the status of 12 parameters, including macro-nutrients (N, P, K), secondary nutrients (S), and micro-nutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, B), along with physical parameters like pH and Electrical Conductivity.
By assessing these levels, the scheme helps farmers apply the correct dosage of fertilizers, thereby improving soil fertility and reducing cultivation costs.