Q5 · UPPSC current affairs · 3 September 2026 · News · Paddy Procurement Target KMS

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Consider the following statements regarding the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS):1.The government set the paddy procurement target for KMS 2026-27 at 708.64 lakh tons.2.Paddy procurement targets are aligned with kharif sowing acreage and MSP operations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. The paddy procurement target was set at 708.64 lakh tons for KMS 2026-27, and these targets are aligned with kharif sowing acreage and Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations.

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