Question

Which of the following is/are not an objective of regulated agricultural markets? 

• A. (i) and (iii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (i) only
• D. (ii) only

Hint:

Regulated markets aim to improve infrastructure and support farmers, not discourage production improvements.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Key goals of a regulated agricultural market are:
1. To guarantee equitable pricing for farmers.
2. To safeguard farmers from exploitation by intermediaries.
3. To foster infrastructure advancements, such as storage and logistics.

Invalid objectives: 
- (i) is incorrect: Agricultural marketing seeks to advance infrastructure, not impede it.
- (iii) is incorrect: The objective is to motivate farmers to improve production quality, not to dissuade them. 

Determination: Given that points (i) and (iii) are invalid, selection (A) is accurate.