30 Questions
What was one of the top 3 agricultural products in terms of cash receipts from the sale of U.S. produced farm commodities in 2019?
Soybeans
Which of the following is not classified under food classes according to the text?
Rubber
How many types of marketing channels are basically identified in the text?
4
What do distribution channels facilitate according to the text?
The sale and movement of products
Among the listed agricultural products, which one is considered a fuel source?
Wheat
In terms of distribution channels, what is dual distribution primarily characterized by?
Selling through intermediaries
What is one factor that affects crop productivity according to the text?
Quality of irrigation facilities
Why are extensive flood control measures recommended in agricultural areas?
To prevent damage caused by floods
What is the purpose of institutional credit for farmers?
To save farmers from the clutches of moneylenders
Why should integrated schemes of rural credit be implemented?
To strengthen the rural credit system
What is a key aspect of proper marketing facilities for farmers?
Widening and strengthening marketing infrastructure
Why is supplying quality inputs to farmers important?
To protect farmers from exploitation
What are some products of the oil industry mentioned in the text?
Cake from soybeans and oil from grapes
What is the main function of a Market Maker organization?
Providing a physical space where goods can be traded
Which industry's byproducts include beet pulp and defacosturation residue?
Sugar industry
Which category of organizations may be called distributors, wholesalers, jobbers, retailers, or dealers?
Seller and Resellers
What is a product resulting from the fruit and vegetable industry according to the text?
Stones of fruits and fruit peels
What is a key function of Transporters in the distribution system?
Operating warehouses and providing transport services
Which of the following is a byproduct of the fermentation industry mentioned in the text?
Brewer's yeast
Who are often the least talked about but central entities in the distribution system?
Transporters
What type of waste from production is mentioned in the text as being reused in the food processing industry?
Activated sludge from wastewater treatment plants
What distinguishes Seller and Resellers from other categories of organizations?
They purchase and own the goods they sell without ownership
Which industry's leftover products include potato pulp and soluble distillers' grains?
Starch industry
Which entity provides ground, water, and air transport services as a key part of its operations?
Post Office and commercial freight carriers
What is one way to ensure the availability of better seeds according to the text?
Making inputs easily accessible through cooperative societies
How can land reforms help small and marginal farmers, as per the text?
Streamlining administrative processes and punishing corruption
What is the potential impact of cooperative farming as mentioned in the text?
Encouraging adoption of modern technology in agriculture
Why is it important to make agricultural inputs easily accessible, based on the text?
To facilitate better production through cooperative societies
Which factor has contributed significantly to the growth of food production according to the text?
Surpassing population growth through food production
How does the text suggest addressing the issue of sub-division and fragmentation of land holdings?
Implementing cooperative farming movements
Learn about the 10 largest sources of cash receipts from the sale of U.S. produced farm commodities in 2019, listed in descending order. Explore the major agricultural products that can be broadly grouped into foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials.
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