agriculture sector subsidy & food processing section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

What is the contribution of livestock in agricultural sector?

a) 15%

b) 5%

c) 25%

d) 10%

Question : 2

Consider the following statements

1. The recent decision of Government of India to partially decontrol the sugar industry gives the millers the freedom to sell sugar in open market and removes their obligation to supply sugar at subsidised rates to ration shops.
2. C. Rangarajan panel also suggested decontrolling of sugar industry in India.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 3

Which among the following is largest producer of wheat in India?

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Punjab

c) Rajasthan

d) Madhya Pradesh

Question : 4

The price at which the Government purchase foodgrains for maintaining the public distribution system and for building up buffer stocks are known as

a) Procurement prices

b) Minimum support prices

c) Issue prices

d) Coiling prices

Question : 5

Who recommends the MSP and issue prices?

a) Planning commission

b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

c) Ministry of agriculture

d) NABARD

Question : 6

Which of the following state is in first place in producing the food grains?

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) West Bengal