Previous year MCQs

Economy UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Which of the following makes recommendation regarding fixing of minimum support price for various crops?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices”.
The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) is a government body that is responsible for making recommendations regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various crops in India.

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