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The National Mission for Saffron has been launched as a sub scheme of which among the following programmes?
Options:
A .  National Horticulture Mission
B .  Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
C .  National Food Security Mission
D .  National Cash Crop Programme
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
Three new sub-schemes have been introduced under RKVY from 2010-11, first on extending green revolution to Eastern Region of the country – covering States of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Eastern UP and West Bengal.
The second subscheme is a special initiative for Pulses and Oilseeds in Dryland Areas during 2010- 11, with an allocation of Rs. 300 crore in the current year.
The third sub-scheme is the National Mission for Saffron-Economic Revival of J&K Saffron Sector with an allocation of Rs. 39.43 crore for the current year.

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