Measures to Improve Agricultural Marketing
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Question (English)
Which of the following is NOT one of the four measures initiated by the government to improve agricultural marketing?
- Regulation of markets
- Provision of physical infrastructure facilities
- Privatisation of all agricultural markets ✓ Correct
- Policy instruments like MSP and buffer stocks
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Privatisation of all agricultural markets is NOT one of the four government measures. The four measures are: (i) Regulation of markets, (ii) Physical infrastructure facilities, (iii) Cooperative marketing, and (iv) Policy instruments like MSP, buffer stocks, and PDS.
Key Points:
- MSP (Minimum Support Prices) protects farmer income.
- FCI maintains buffer stocks of wheat and rice.
- PDS distributes food grains and sugar at subsidised rates.
- Cooperative marketing helps in realising fair prices for farmers' products.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: All are genuine government measures for improving agricultural marketing.
📚 About this Topic — CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
This multiple choice question is from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
