Where is the National Institute Agricultural Marketing (NIAM) located?
A
:
New Delhi
B
:
Jaipur
C
:
Hisar
D
:
Bhopal
E
:
Lucknow
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Answer
Option 2 : Jaipur
Explanation
The Correct answer is Jaipur.
Key Points:
- National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM) is a national level institute set up by the Ministry of Agriculture, on 8 August 1988 at Jaipur, Rajasthan, to cater to the needs of agricultural marketing personnel and to offer specialized Training, Research, Consultancy, and Education in Agricultural Marketing in India and Southeast Asian countries.
- The institute is dedicated to Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth prime minister of India from where it derives its full name, "Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing".
- The Union Minister for Agriculture is the President of the General body of NIAM and the Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is the Chairman of the Executive Committee.
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