All landholder farmers’ families in the country are eligible for the PM-Kisan Scheme, except (2 mark)

1. All Institutional Land holders

2. Former and present holders of constitutional posts

3. All serving or retired officers and employees of Central/ State Government Ministries /Offices/Departments

4. All Persons who paid Income Tax in last assessment year.

5. Professionals like Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, and Architects registered with Professional bodies and carrying out profession by undertaking practices.