Q. With reference to the Coffee Board of India, consider the following statements:
1.It promotes Indian coffee in both domestic and international markets.
2.Ministry of Agriculture oversees the Coffee Board of India.
3.The Board sets minimum support prices for coffee.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The Coffee Board of India actively promotes Indian coffee in domestic and global markets through trade fairs, exhibitions, marketing campaigns, and initiatives like “Flavour of India – The Fine Cup Award.” It is a statutory organization established in 1942 under the Coffee Act. It is aimed at enhancing production, productivity, quality, and marketability of Indian coffee.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The Coffee Board of India operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Coffee Board does not set minimum support prices (MSP) for coffee. Instead, it provides support to growers through research, quality improvement, and market facilitation.
Source: The Hindu
