SSC CGL Economy – Agriculture & Food Security – Level 3 · Challenge

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SSC CGL Economy – Agriculture & Food Security – Level 3 · Challenge – 11 questions, subject: Indian Economy. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following is/are correct?
I. The FRP is paid by sugar mills to cane farmers.
II. The FRP replaced the Statutory Minimum Price from the 2009–10 season.
III. The FRP is fixed by each State Government.

Correct Answer: D [I and II only]

Explanation:

FRP is fixed by the Union on CACP advice; it replaced SMP in 2009–10.

2.  
A State has 60 lakh rural and 40 lakh urban people. The maximum number it can cover under the NFSA ceilings is:

Correct Answer: C [65 lakh]

Explanation:

0.75 × 60 + 0.5 × 40 = 45 + 20 = 65 lakh.

3.  
Imaginary data: A2 = ₹ 1,300, family labour = ₹ 400, rent and interest on own assets = ₹ 300; MSP = ₹ 2,600. The margin over C2 is:

Correct Answer: B [30%]

Explanation:

C2 = 1,300 + 400 + 300 = 2,000 → (2,600 − 2,000)/2,000 = 30%.

4.  
Two-quantity comparisonTwo-quantity comparison (NFSA):
Quantity I: monthly grain of a priority household of 6 members
Quantity II: monthly grain of an AAY household of 6 members

Correct Answer: B [Quantity I < Quantity II]

Explanation:

QI = 5 × 6 = 30 kg; QII = 35 kg.

5.  
Correct pairWhich pair is correctly matched?

Correct Answer: A [1965 – Agricultural Prices Commission set up]

Explanation:

NABARD 1982, Operation Flood 1970, TPDS 1997, AAY 2000.

6.  
Spot My Mistake“A2 + FL cost ₹ 2,000, MSP ₹ 2,800, so margin = 800/2,800 = 28.6%.” What is the correct margin over cost?

Correct Answer: B [40%]

Explanation:

Margin is on cost: 800/2,000 = 40%.

7.  
Match the followingMatch the NFSA numbers:
P. 75% Q. 50% R. 35 kg S. ₹ 6,000
1. urban coverage ceiling 2. maternity benefit (at least) 3. rural coverage ceiling 4. AAY household per month

Correct Answer: D [P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2]

Explanation:

75-50, 5-35, 6000 – see Memory Aid 3.

8.  
Statement-basedWhich statement is NOT correct?

Correct Answer: C [The gains of the Green Revolution were spread evenly across all States]

Explanation:

Gains were concentrated in irrigated north-western regions.

9.  
Which statement about the CACP is correct?

Correct Answer: A [It is an attached office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare]

Explanation:

CACP only recommends prices; FCI procures; the Centre fixes issue prices.

10.  
Chronological orderArrange the following in chronological order:
1. Operation Flood launched 2. NABARD set up 3. Bhoodan movement begins 4. Technology Mission on Oilseeds

Correct Answer: C [3, 1, 2, 4]

Explanation:

1951 Bhoodan → 1970 Operation Flood → 1982 NABARD → 1986 TMO.

11.  
As per the PIB release of 13 May 2026 on MSPs for Kharif Marketing Season 2026–27, which crop has the highest stated margin over cost of production?

Correct Answer: D [Moong (61%)]

Explanation:

PIB, 13 May 2026: moong 61% (the highest among Kharif crops), bajra 56%, paddy (common) 50% (as on 20-10-2026, PIB).

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