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Q. The minimum support prices (MSP) of paddy, sesamum, tur and urad were hiked recently. These are ……… crops.
Answer: Kharif
Notes: The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in minimum support prices (MSP) for various kharif crops or the summer-sown crops for marketing season 2021-22. MSP of paddy was hiked by ₹72 to ₹1,940 per quintal for 2021-22 crop year from ₹1,868 per quintal last year. The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year is recommended for sesamum (₹452 per quintal) followed by tur and urad (₹300 per quintal each).
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