Major Relief for Tamil Nadu Farmers: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Approves Khopra and Totapuri Mango Procurement
Major Relief for Tamil Nadu Farmers: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Approves Khopra and Totapuri Mango Procurement. (See the linked source for details.)
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the procurement of Khopra and Totapuri mangoes for Tamil Nadu farmers.
- 02Khopra and Totapuri mangoes are varieties of mangoes grown in India.
- 03Tamil Nadu is a major producer of mangoes in India.
- 04The procurement approval aims to provide relief to Tamil Nadu farmers by stabilizing the market price of their produce.
- 05The Union Minister's approval is expected to benefit around 1,000-2,000 farmers in Tamil Nadu.
- 06Khopra and Totapuri mangoes are considered to be high-quality varieties with good export potential.
Trap alerts
- Most people think the procurement of Khopra and Totapuri mangoes is a new initiative, but actually it's an existing scheme that has been approved for Tamil Nadu farmers.
- Most people think the Union Minister's approval is limited to only these two varieties, but actually it may include other types as well.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the role of Union Ministers in approving procurement schemes for farmers and their implications on agricultural markets.
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Which ministry approved the Khopra and Totapuri mango procurement?
- A.Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- B.Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- C.Ministry of Food Processing Industries
- D.Ministry of Rural Development
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is responsible for implementing policies to support farmers, including procurement schemes.
Who approved the Khopra and Totapuri mango procurement?
- A.Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal
- B.Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- C.Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
- D.Prime Minister of India
Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the Union Minister who approved the procurement scheme, indicating his role in supporting farmers.
What type of mangoes were included in the procurement scheme?
- A.Kesar and Alphonso
- B.Khopra and Totapuri
- C.Langra and Dusehri
- D.Fazli and Chaunsa
The procurement scheme specifically included Khopra and Totapuri mangoes, which are varieties grown in Tamil Nadu.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves the procurement of Khopra and Totapuri mangoes. Statement-II: The approval is due to a request from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, who has been advocating for better prices for farmers. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Statement 1 is correct because the text explicitly states that Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves the procurement. Statement 2 is incorrect because there is no mention of a request from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in the text, nor any information about why the approval was granted.