UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 85
What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme ?
- It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
- It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: e-NAM is a common electronic market platform connecting regulated agricultural markets. Its goal is greater buyer reach, competitive price discovery and transparent quality-linked trading for farmers.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - e-NAM provides a pan-India electronic trading platform for agricultural commodities.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - It aims to improve market access and competitive, quality-sensitive price discovery for farmers.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 1.
C: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 1, 2.
Review Note: Benefits are objectives; actual national access remains subject to integration and market conditions.