Consider the following statements regarding “Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL)”: 1. It was established in 2003 to provide certified and scientifically prepared seeds to every farmer in the country. 2. It was established under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, of 2002. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL)”:
1.It was established in 2003 to provide certified and scientifically prepared seeds to every farmer in the country.
2.It was established under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, of 2002.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL) was established in 2023 to provide certified and scientifically prepared seeds to every farmer in the country.

It was established under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, of 2002.
It will contribute to the field of traditional seed conservation, promotion and research.
Traditional seeds have to be conserved and passed on to the coming generations so that the production of healthy grains, fruits and vegetables continues.

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