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Identify the term used for an agricultural product price set by the Government of India to purchase directly from the farmers.

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Minimum support price
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Maximum support price
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Marginal support price
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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.

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