In the last two decades, food grain procurement by government agencies has witnessed a quantum jump from 4 million tonnes per annum to over

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35 million tonnes.

15 million tonnes.

25 million tonnes.

20 million tonnes.

answer is C.

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     In the last two decades, food grain procurement by government agencies has witnessed a quantum jump from 4 million tonnes per annum to over 25 million tonnes.
1)      In India, the number of food grains purchased by government bodies rose exponentially over the past two decades, from 4 million tonnes to nearly 25 million tonnes annually.
2)      In the case of India, Compared to just 50 million tonnes in 1950, it now produces over 200 million tonnes of food grains.
3)      This aids in fulfilling the public distribution system's commitments and creating a buffer stock to ensure the nation's food security.
4)      The Food Corporation annually buys between 12 and 15 per cent of India's rice yield and between 15 and 20 per cent of its wheat output.
5)      Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh contribute significantly to national procurement.

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