India’s ambitious Zero Hunger Programme was initiated by which of the following? (Topic : Growth Measurement) – 1 Marker

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited

National Commission on Agriculture

India’s ambitious Zero Hunger Programme was initiated by which of th

1.	India’s ambitious Zero Hunger Programme was initiated by which of the following? (Topic : Growth Measurement) – 1 Marker
A.	Indian Council of Agricultural Research
B.	Kerala Farmers Federation
C.	Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited
D.	National Commission on Agriculture
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. Kerala Farmers Federation

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