Identify the term used for an agricultural product price set by the Government of India to purchase directly from the farmers.
A
Minimum support price
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B
Maximum support price
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C
Marginal support price
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D
Market support price
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Solution
The correct option is A Minimum support price Every year, the Food Corporation of India purchases foodgrains from farmers directly at a fixed price. The fixed price is called the minimum support price or MSP. This rate is to safeguard the farmer from price volatility in the open market.