{"id":849,"date":"2024-03-05T15:06:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=849"},"modified":"2024-03-05T15:06:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:06:33","slug":"who-regulates-the-market-of-agricultural-products-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/who-regulates-the-market-of-agricultural-products-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Who regulates the market of Agricultural Products in India ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Essential Commodities Act, 1955&#8243; option2=&#8221;Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States&#8221; option3=&#8221;Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act, 1937&#8243; option4=&#8221;Food Products Order, 1956 &#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is (b). Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States.<\/p>\n<p>The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act is a law that regulates the marketing of agricultural produce in India. It was enacted in 1965 and has been amended several times since then. The APMC Act provides for the establishment of APMCs in each state. APMCs are responsible for regulating the markets for agricultural produce, including setting prices, providing storage and grading facilities, and ensuring fair trade practices.<\/p>\n<p>The APMC Act is important because it helps to ensure that farmers get a fair price for their produce. It also helps to regulate the market and prevent unfair trade practices. The APMC Act has been criticized by some for being too bureaucratic and for stifling competition. However, it remains an important piece of legislation that helps to support the agricultural sector in India.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because they do not regulate the market of agricultural products in India. The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is a law that regulates the production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities. The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act, 1937 is a law that regulates the grading and marketing of agricultural produce. 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