US Agricultural Production: Trends and Major Commodities 2019
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What does Agricultural Engineering deal with?

  • Soil and water conservation engineering (correct)
  • Value addition and food preparation
  • Harvesting and home science
  • Field preparation and animal management

Which branch focuses on the application and utilization of agricultural produces for nutritional security?

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Horticulture
  • Home Science (correct)
  • Agricultural Extension

What is the importance of agriculture in terms of employment?

  • Does not contribute to the country's work force
  • Not a significant sector for employment generation
  • Provides livelihood support to a small percentage of the population
  • Largest private sector occupation in terms of employment generation (correct)

How does agriculture contribute to the national economy?

<p>Acts as a wall in maintaining food security and national security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to increase agricultural productivity based on the given text?

<p>Encouraging farmers to use advanced technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of Agricultural Engineering?

<p>Home Science applications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do sellers and resellers do?

<p>Purchase and own the goods they sell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of distributors, wholesalers, jobbers, retailers, and dealers?

<p>They purchase and own the goods they sell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of transporters in a distribution system?

<p>Storing and moving goods physically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes a hybrid business model?

<p>Combining different functions into a single enterprise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes sellers and resellers from transporters in a distribution system?

<p>They fulfill a selling function without ownership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered an example of a seller that is also a distributor?

<p>A jobber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which commodity was the largest source of cash receipts from the sale of U.S.-produced farm commodities in 2019?

<p>Soybeans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major groups that agricultural products can be broadly grouped into?

<p>Foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do distribution channels facilitate in the agricultural sector?

<p>Movement and sale of products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of marketing channels mentioned in the text?

<p>Dual distribution and reverse channels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an efficient economic system, what entity typically exists between producers and consumers?

<p>Distributor or middleman (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core function of a distributor in the agricultural sector?

<p>Facilitating movement of products to customers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of linking villages with mandies?

<p>To help farmers adopt better farm technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is irrigation important for crop productivity?

<p>To prevent crop devastation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can institutional credit benefit farmers?

<p>By strengthening co-operative credit societies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should marketing infrastructure be widened and strengthened?

<p>To help farmers sell their products at better prices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can ensuring minimum prices benefit peasants?

<p>By guaranteeing a fair income for their produce (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do adequate credit facilities help farmers in rural areas?

<p>By saving them from the clutches of moneylenders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the middleman play in the distribution process?

<p>Providing feedback to producers about market demands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the middleman benefit from masking the producer on the market?

<p>By leveraging visibility and market access for better prices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern regarding the power of distributors in many distribution systems?

<p>Their power increases excessively, becoming a nuisance for the overall economy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category do organizations that provide a place for buying and selling goods fall under?

<p>Market Makers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a distributor creating brands for products?

<p>To increase profit margins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is distribution conceptually divided into four major categories?

<p>By categorizing as market makers, sellers, transporters, and hybrids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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