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Contract Farming and Value Chains

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

Contract farming arrangements link buyers (food processors, retailers) directly with farmers, providing assured markets, quality inputs, and technical support. This can stabilize incomes and reduce post-harvest losses. However, critics worry about exploitive contracts or reduced farmer autonomy. For exam prep, analyze legal frameworks, dispute mechanisms, and global examples (Thailand’s poultry sector). Linking farmers to high-value supply chains (horticulture, dairy) catalyzes rural prosperity but hinges on strong institutional checks.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a direct tax?

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Which of the following is a feature of a command economy?

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What is “inflation targeting”?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an indirect tax?

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What does the Gini Coefficient measure?

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What is meant by “liquidity trap”?

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Which of the following best describes “capital formation”?

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Which of the following is an example of a capital receipt for the government?

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Which of the following is NOT part of the World Bank Group?

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What does “inclusive banking” mean?

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