30 Questions
What does Agricultural Engineering deal with?
Soil and water conservation engineering
Which branch focuses on the application and utilization of agricultural produces for nutritional security?
Home Science
What is the importance of agriculture in terms of employment?
Largest private sector occupation in terms of employment generation
How does agriculture contribute to the national economy?
Acts as a wall in maintaining food security and national security
What is one way to increase agricultural productivity based on the given text?
Encouraging farmers to use advanced technology
Which of the following is NOT a part of Agricultural Engineering?
Home Science applications
What do sellers and resellers do?
Purchase and own the goods they sell
What is a characteristic of distributors, wholesalers, jobbers, retailers, and dealers?
They purchase and own the goods they sell
What is a primary function of transporters in a distribution system?
Storing and moving goods physically
Which statement best describes a hybrid business model?
Combining different functions into a single enterprise
What distinguishes sellers and resellers from transporters in a distribution system?
They fulfill a selling function without ownership
What can be considered an example of a seller that is also a distributor?
A jobber
Which commodity was the largest source of cash receipts from the sale of U.S.-produced farm commodities in 2019?
Soybeans
What are the major groups that agricultural products can be broadly grouped into?
Foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials
What do distribution channels facilitate in the agricultural sector?
Movement and sale of products
What are the types of marketing channels mentioned in the text?
Dual distribution and reverse channels
In an efficient economic system, what entity typically exists between producers and consumers?
Distributor or middleman
What is the core function of a distributor in the agricultural sector?
Facilitating movement of products to customers
What is the purpose of linking villages with mandies?
To help farmers adopt better farm technology
Why is irrigation important for crop productivity?
To prevent crop devastation
How can institutional credit benefit farmers?
By strengthening co-operative credit societies
Why should marketing infrastructure be widened and strengthened?
To help farmers sell their products at better prices
How can ensuring minimum prices benefit peasants?
By guaranteeing a fair income for their produce
How do adequate credit facilities help farmers in rural areas?
By saving them from the clutches of moneylenders
What role does the middleman play in the distribution process?
Providing feedback to producers about market demands
How does the middleman benefit from masking the producer on the market?
By leveraging visibility and market access for better prices
What is a major concern regarding the power of distributors in many distribution systems?
Their power increases excessively, becoming a nuisance for the overall economy
Which category do organizations that provide a place for buying and selling goods fall under?
Market Makers
What is the main advantage of a distributor creating brands for products?
To increase profit margins
How is distribution conceptually divided into four major categories?
By categorizing as market makers, sellers, transporters, and hybrids
Explore the major sources of cash receipts from US-produced farm commodities in 2019, from cattle/calves to hay. Learn about the broad categories such as foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials that encompass agricultural products. Delve into the trends in agricultural production and the goods it yields.
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