Question

    Which of the following Institutions were merged to form Spices Board?

    Cardamom Board

    Ginger Board

    Spices Export Promotion Council

    A I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All I,II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Spices Board was constituted on 26th February 1987 under the Spices Board Act 1986 (No. 10 of 1986) with the merger of the erstwhile Cardamom Board (1968) and Spices Export Promotion Council (1960). Spices Board is one of the five Commodity Boards functioning under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It is an autonomous body responsible for the export promotion of the 52 scheduled spices and development of Cardamom (Small & Large).

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