Contract Farming
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Question (English)
National and multinational fast food chains entering into contracts with farmers provide them with:
- Only land for cultivation
- Seeds, inputs and assured procurement at pre-decided prices ✓ Correct
- Free labour for farming
- Government subsidies
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Fast food chains provide farmers with not only seeds and other inputs but also assured procurement of the produce at pre-decided prices.
Key Points:
- These arrangements help in reducing price risks of farmers.
- They expand markets for farm products.
- Farmers cultivate products of desired quality (vegetables, fruits etc.).
- This is part of emerging alternate marketing channels.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: They provide inputs, not land.
- C: Labour is not provided by these chains.
- D: Subsidies come from government, not private chains.
📚 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.
