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The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus
PRELIMS 2019 · AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY
The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Pric…
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• Correct Answer: C
• FCI's economic cost comprises MSP + bonus + procurement incidentals (mandi charges, transport, bags) + distribution costs (freight, storage, PDS handling).
• It covers the entire chain from farmgate procurement to PDS distribution, not just transport or interest alone.
• Options A, B, and D are incomplete.
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