With reference to Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg) portal, consider the following statements:1.The portal serves as a centralized hub for near real time information on crop production, market trends, pricing, and other vital agricultural data. 2.It has been developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).3.The portal will generate granular production estimates with increased frequency, enhancing the government’s ability to respond to agricultural crises swiftly.How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. With reference to Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg) portal, consider the following statements:
1.The portal serves as a centralized hub for near real time information on crop production, market trends, pricing, and other vital agricultural data.
2.It has been developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
3.The portal will generate granular production estimates with increased frequency, enhancing the government’s ability to respond to agricultural crises swiftly.
How many of the above statements are correct?:

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. UPAg portal serves as a centralized hub for near real time information on crop production, market trends, pricing, and other vital agricultural data. The portal will generate granular production estimates with increased frequency, enhancing the government’s ability to respond to agricultural crises swiftly.

Statement 2 is incorrect. UPAg portal has been developed by Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

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