Agricultural Marketing and Trade — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanism in India is/are correct? 1. MSP is announced for 22 mandated crops and Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane. 2. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends MSP based on A2+FL costs only. 3. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is the nodal agency for procurement of crops at MSP. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the e-NAM platform: 1. It is an online trading platform that integrates existing APMC mandis across states. 2. Farmers can sell their produce directly to consumers without any intermediaries through e-NAM. 3. It aims to provide pan-India market access and transparent price discovery for agricultural commodities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a pillar of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture (AoA)?

With reference to Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in India, consider the following statements: 1. FPOs are typically registered under the Companies Act or Cooperative Societies Act. 2. They aim to enhance farmers' bargaining power by aggregating produce and inputs. 3. The government provides financial and technical assistance for the formation and promotion of FPOs. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following constitutional entries primarily grants the Union and State governments concurrent powers over 'trade and commerce in foodstuffs'?