The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices is mandated to advise the Government on MSP of how many crops.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 23
Answer: The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) is mandated to recommend Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 23 crops.
These 23 crops include:
- 7 Cereals: Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl millet (Bajra), Barley, Ragi
- 5 Pulses: Gram, Arhar (Tur), Moong, Urad, Lentil (Masur)
- 7 Oilseeds: Groundnut, Soyabean, Sunflower seed, Sesamum, Niger seed, Mustard, Safflower
- 4 Commercial Crops: Cotton, Sugarcane, Copra, Raw Jute
Total: 23 crops