Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 13 May 2026 for the Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27: 1. The CCEA approved higher MSPs for 14 Kharif crops for the marketing season 2026-27. 2. The MSP for common paddy was hiked by Rs 72 to Rs 2,441 per quintal. 3. The steepest absolute hike was Rs 622 announced for sunflower seed. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
All three statements are correct. On 13 May 2026, the CCEA approved higher MSPs for 14 Kharif crops for marketing season 2026-27. The MSP for common paddy was raised by Rs 72 to Rs 2,441 per quintal, and the steepest absolute hike of Rs 622 was announced for sunflower seed. MSPs are recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) and approved by the CCEA.
