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With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”

2011

With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”?
1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.
2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(b)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Option (b) is correct: The Mega Food Park Scheme aims to provide infrastructure for the food processing industry and reduce wastage by increasing the processing of perishable items.