Agricultural Produce Act, 1937 (Grading and Marketing)/ APEDA

1. What is the purpose of the Agricultural Produce Act, 1937?

A. To regulate the production of agricultural products

B. To ensure fair prices for farmers

C. To facilitate the grading and marketing of agricultural products

D. To encourage the export of agricultural products

2. What is the definition of "agricultural produce" under the Agricultural Produce Act, 1937?

A. Any product derived from livestock

B. Any product derived from plants

C. Any product derived from fishing

D. Any product derived from hunting

3. What is the role of the Agricultural Produce Grading and Marking Committee under the Agricultural Produce Act, 1937?

A. To regulate the production of agricultural products

B. To ensure fair prices for farmers

C. To facilitate the grading and marketing of agricultural products

D. To encourage the export of agricultural products

4. What is the penalty for violating the provisions of the Agricultural Produce Act, 1937?

A. Fine of up to Rs. 5000

B. Imprisonment for up to 6 months

C. Fine of up to Rs. 1000

D. Imprisonment for up to 3 months

5. Which government agency is responsible for enforcing the Agricultural Produce Act, 1937?

A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

B. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

D. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India

6. What is the main objective of APEDA?

A. To promote the export of agricultural and processed food products

B. To regulate the import of agricultural goods

C. To provide subsidies for farmers

D. To promote the use of genetically modified crops

7. When was APEDA established?

A. 1950 B. 1985 C. 1994 D. 2000

8. Which of the following products can be exported with the help of APEDA?

A. Fresh fruits and vegetables

 B. Meat and poultry products

C. Dairy products

D. All of the above

9. Which government ministry is APEDA under?

A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare

B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

C. Ministry of Finance

D. Ministry of Rural Development

10. What type of organization is APEDA?

A. A non-profit organization

B. A government agency

C. A private company

D. A cooperative society

11. What is the role of APEDA in promoting agricultural exports?

a) Providing financial assistance to farmers 

b) Providing training and education to exporters 

c) Developing infrastructure for export of agricultural produce 

d) All of the above

12. Which of the following countries is the largest market for India's agricultural exports?

a) United States b) China c) United Arab Emirates d) European Union

 

13. What is APEDA?

a) An organization that regulates the import of agricultural produce in India

b) An organization that regulates the export of agricultural produce from India

c) An organization that promotes the use of genetically modified crops in India

d) An organization that promotes organic farming practices in India

14. Which of the following is not a function of APEDA?

a. Registration of exporters

b. Development of infrastructure for processing and packaging of agricultural products

c. Quality control and inspection of products meant for export

d. Providing subsidies to importers of Indian agricultural products

15. What is the minimum annual turnover requirement for a company to register with APEDA?

a. Rs. 50 lakhs b. Rs. 1 crore c. Rs. 2 crores d. Rs. 5 crores

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📖Answer's

1. C
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. D
15. B