Question

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the recent meeting between India and Malaysia regarding cooperation in the agricultural sector?

    A The meeting was held between the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare of India and the Minister of Plantations and Commodities of Malaysia, focusing solely on the dairy sector. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Malaysian Minister's visit to India took place from 16-19 July 2024, and discussions included collaboration on the National Mission on Edible Oil - Oil Palm. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The key discussion points were limited to addressing market access issues related to oil palm, with no mention of other agricultural sectors or digital technology. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The meeting concluded with both parties expressing skepticism about the potential for future agricultural cooperation. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The focus of the meeting was to institutionalize agricultural cooperation without addressing any specific agricultural sectors or the use of digital technology. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement B is correct as it accurately reflects the information provided about the meeting between the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Minister of Plantations and Commodities of Malaysia Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The visit took place from 16-19 July 2024, and key discussion points included collaboration on the National Mission on Edible Oil - Oil Palm. Statement A is incorrect because the meeting focused on oil palm and other agricultural sectors, not solely on the dairy sector. Statement C is incorrect because it falsely claims that discussions were limited to market access issues related to oil palm, whereas the meeting also covered other agricultural sectors and the application of digital technology. Statement D is incorrect because the meeting concluded with mutual optimism for continued agricultural cooperation, not skepticism. Statement E is incorrect because it misrepresents the focus of the meeting, which did include specific agricultural sectors such as oil palm and the use of digital technology.

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