Question

    AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce,

    which was implemented in the year
    A 1922 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1937 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1957 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1955 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce, assuring that they conform to a grade standard notified by Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI), Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under Agricultural Produce (Grading Marking) Act, 1937.These standards differentiate between quality and 2-3 grades are prescribed for each commodity. Till date, grade standards for 222 agricultural commodities have been notified. These include fruits, Vegetables, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, vegetable oils, ghee, spices, honey, creamery butter, wheat, atta, besan, etc.

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