Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past? 1.…
Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past?
1. Minimum Support Price
2. Government's trading
3. Government's stockpiling
4. Consumer subsidies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution
Rice prices are influenced by MSP, government procurement/trading, stockpiling (buffer stock) and consumer subsidies through PDS. All four factors are relevant. Answer: (d).