With regard to the cabinet decision in July 2018, the percentage increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) is maximum in which one of the following crops?
[amp_mcq option1=”Jowar (Hybrid)” option2=”Bajra” option3=”Maize” option4=”Soya bean” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2018
– The MSP for Bajra was increased significantly from ₹1,175 per quintal to ₹1,950 per quintal, a hike of ₹775 (approximately 65.96% increase) which the government then stated was a 97% increase accounting for cost of production (A2+FL cost). Using the simple MSP change percentage, it was still among the highest. Other options had smaller percentage increases.
– The MSP increase for Bajra was indeed the highest in percentage terms among the options provided and many other Kharif crops announced at that time.