Which of the following statements is are correct about Minimum Support Price MSP 1 Th...........

Economic Affairs Agricultural Marketing and Prices

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

1. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) determines MSP based on recommendations of Commission for agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP).

2. MSP is aimed to evolve a production pattern which is in line with overall needs of the economy.

Select the correct statements using the code given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

Both the statements are correct.Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is price fixed by Government of India to protect the producer - farmers - against excessive fall in price during bumper production years. The minimum support prices are a guarantee price for their produce from the Government. The major objectives are to support the farmers from distress sales and to procure food grains for public distribution. In case the market price for the commodity falls below the announced minimum price due to bumper production and glut in the market, government agencies purchase the entire quantity offered by the farmers at the announced minimum price.