Q. Consider the following statements::
1.Farmers’ cooperative are cooperatives through which farmers pool their resources for their farming activities.
2.The agricultural service cooperatives play a useful role by maintaining a constant flow of essential agricultural services.
3.Commodity-Based Farmer Organisations are village-level organisations that deals with inputs needed by the members and the resource owners to enhance the productivity of their businesses based on land, water or animals.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Farmers’ cooperative are cooperatives through which farmers pool their resources for their farming activities. The agricultural service cooperatives play a useful role by maintaining a constant flow of essential agricultural services.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Commodity-Based Farmer Organisations are specialised in a single commodity and opted for value-added products, expanding markets. They are designated as output-dominated organisations. These are generally large and operate in a competitive environment.

Source: ForumIAS