Apni Mandi
'Apni Mandi' is an example of an alternate marketing channel found in:
- Kerala and Tamil Nadu
- Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan — Correct Answer
- Gujarat and Maharashtra
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Apni Mandi is an alternate marketing channel found in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan where farmers directly sell their produce to consumers.
Key Points:
- Other examples include Hadaspar Mandi (Pune), Rythu Bazars (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), and Uzhavar Sandies (Tamil Nadu).
- Direct selling by farmers to consumers increases their incomes.
- These channels reduce the role of middlemen in the supply chain.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Tamil Nadu has Uzhavar Sandies, not Apni Mandi.
- C: Pune has Hadaspar Mandi.
- D: These states have Rythu Bazars.
📚 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.
