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Q1
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India is recommended by:
- A. Planning Commission
- B. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
- C. RBI
- D. NABARD
Q2
The Green Revolution in India was primarily associated with:
- A. Organic farming
- B. High-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilisers, and irrigation
- C. Diversification to horticulture
- D. Land redistribution
Q3
The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India distributes food grains through:
- A. NABARD
- B. Fair Price Shops under state governments
- C. Directly to households
- D. FCI stores only
Q4
The APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) Acts aimed to:
- A. Allow unrestricted direct market access for farmers
- B. Regulate market yards (mandis) for transparent price discovery for farmers
- C. Promote organic farming
- D. Set minimum procurement prices
Q5
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) provides:
- A. Interest-free agricultural loans
- B. Crop insurance against natural calamities and pest attacks
- C. Direct income support to farmers
- D. Land ownership certificates
Q6
The concept of "Food Security" has how many dimensions according to FAO?
- A. 2 (availability and access)
- B. 4 (availability, access, utilization, and stability)
- C. 3 (availability, access, affordability)
- D. 5
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