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UPSC 2015: In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
(a)Essential Commodities Act, 1955
(b)Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States
(c)Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937
(d)Food Products Order, 1956 and Meat and Food Products Order, 1973
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States
Regulation of wholesale agricultural markets is done under state-level Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Acts; these Acts notify commodities, establish market yards and licensing, whereas the Essential Commodities Act, AGMARK Act and food orders deal with price/quality control, not market regulation. ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2015-question-24/?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2015 Indian Economy question?▼
The correct answer is option (b): Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2015, GS Paper 1, as Question 24. It falls under Indian Economy > Agriculture & Rural Development.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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