alleryThe government fixes wheat at ₹20 per kg while the market price is ₹30. What may follow?
ARising farm output
BLower output, shortage
CMore investment
DHigher farm profit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Lower output, shortage
A price below the market level cuts farmers' returns, so they may produce less and shortages can arise.
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