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    Question

    Consider the following statements:

    >1.       National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is being managed and operated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). 2.       Participatory Guarantee System for India (PGS) is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. 3.       It involves the accreditation programme for Certification Bodies, standards for organic production, promotion of organic farming etc. Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
    A 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) launched during 2001 laid the foundation for systematic development of organic agriculture sector in the country. NPOP is being managed and operated by the APEDA under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It involves the accreditation programme for Certification Bodies, standards for organic production, promotion of organic farming etc.

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