Consider the statements A to E. They form jumbled links in a chain of market,…

2019

Consider the statements A to E. They form jumbled links in a chain of market, wherein ‘Ketchup’ reaches a consumer.

A. Sona orders ketchup from a neighbourhood shop.
B. Farmer buys tomato seeds from a local trader.
C. Wholesale merchant bids for tomatoes in the vegetable mandi.
D. A small city based food processing unit buys tomatoes.
E. Marketing company supplies ketchup to stores.

Choose the option that represents the correct sequence in the chain of market :

  1. A.

    B, C, D, E, A

  2. B.

    B, D, E, C, A

  3. C.

    C, B, D, E, A

  4. D.

    A, B, D, C, E

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Correct answer: A

The market chain starts with the farmer buying tomato seeds, then tomatoes are auctioned to a wholesale merchant, the processing unit makes ketchup, the distributor supplies shops, and Sona buys from the neighbourhood shop. Therefore the order is B, C, D, E, A.

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