CACP is an attached office of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare that recommends MSPs for specified crops based on various factors.
Who determines the minimum support price in India?
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 65th · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Agricultural Policies and Programs (MSP, Subsidies))
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Answer: A. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
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