Agricultural Marketing Definition
Agricultural marketing is a process that involves:
- Only selling of agricultural products
- Assembling, storage, processing, transportation, packaging, grading and distribution of agricultural commodities — Correct Answer
- Only transportation of farm products
- Only grading of agricultural products
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Agricultural marketing is a process that involves the assembling, storage, processing, transportation, packaging, grading and distribution of different agricultural commodities across the country.
Key Points:
- It is a comprehensive process covering the entire supply chain.
- Prior to independence, farmers suffered from faulty weighing and manipulation of accounts.
- Government intervention became necessary to regulate private traders.
- More than 10% of farm produce is still wasted due to lack of storage.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: Agricultural marketing is not limited to just one activity; it covers the entire chain from assembling to distribution.
📚 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.
