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What triggered tensions among developing nations, including India?
What triggered tensions among developing nations, including India?
- The demand for legal protection of minimum support price (MSP)
- Pressure from the Cairns Group to reduce the MSP scheme
- Agricultural subsidies given by developed countries (correct)
- Ambiguity in the provisions of the 'Peace Clause'
Why is India's ability to guarantee MSP somewhat limited according to the text?
Why is India's ability to guarantee MSP somewhat limited according to the text?
- Influence of the Cairns Group
- Lack of clarity in the Peace Clause
- Disputes over high MSP levels
- Pressure from the WTO on farm subsidies (correct)
What is the 'Peace Clause' mentioned in the text?
What is the 'Peace Clause' mentioned in the text?
- A clause that restricts the level of MSP a country can provide
- A clause protecting nations from disputes over their subsidies
- An agreement made by WTO members in 2013
- Legal protection for developing countries' farm subsidies (correct)
Why is India fighting for better legal protection for its MSP programme?
Why is India fighting for better legal protection for its MSP programme?
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What allows India to provide high MSP despite WTO regulations?
What allows India to provide high MSP despite WTO regulations?
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Which group is pressuring India to dismantle or reduce its MSP scheme?
Which group is pressuring India to dismantle or reduce its MSP scheme?
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