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Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

Asked 2 times in CSE over 14 years (1981–1995), peaking in 1981.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1981–1995
Span
1981
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1981
  • Recurs across 2 years (1981–1995)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

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CSE1995

Q. Which of the following are the objectives of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)?

  1. To stabilize agricultural prices
  2. To ensure meaningful real income level to the farmers
  3. To protect the interest of the consumers by providing essential agricultural commodities at reasonable rates through public distribution system
  4. To ensure max:imum price for the farmer Codes
  1. A l , 2and3 ✓
  2. B l, 2and4
  3. C 1, 3 and 4
  4. D 2, 3 and 4 Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Agriculture › Agri Economy & Marketing
CSE1981
The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the (
  1. A Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs ✓
  2. B Co1mnission for Agricultural Costs and Prices •
  3. C Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of
  4. D Agricultural Committee Produce Market
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Agriculture › Agri Economy & Marketing

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