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    Question

    A major pest infestation leading to significant crop

    damage in a particular cotton-growing region would primarily affect cotton procurement by:  
    A Reducing the need for storage infrastructure as less cotton is harvested Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Causing a shortage in supply, leading to higher market prices and reduced procurement by agencies at MSP Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Prompting farmers to diversify to other crops in the current season itself Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Increasing the quality of available cotton due to selective harvesting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pest infestations reduce yield, tightening supply and driving market prices above MSP, making procurement challenging for agencies.  

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