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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Krishi Vigyan Kendras serve which broad purpose mentioned in the chapter?
AConducting agricultural research and disseminating modern techniques
BEstablishing agro-export trade with the EU (typical)
CCoordinating MSP price determination
DRunning the Public Distribution System
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Conducting agricultural research and disseminating modern techniques
1. NCERT lists institutional support for agricultural modernisation.
2. ICAR is the apex agricultural research body; KVKs disseminate new techniques to farmers at district level.
3. MSP is decided by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP); PDS is handled by the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Geography Contemporary India - II, Ch 4 "Agriculture", §Government Initiatives ¶3_
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