How many of the following statements regarding PDS & MSP are incorrectly matched with its meaning?
1. MSP (Minimum Support Price) – The price at which the government procures crops from farmers to ensure price stability.
2. Issue Price – The price at which the Central Government provides food grains to states for PDS distribution.
3. Central Pool – The stock of food grains procured and maintained by FCI for PDS and buffer reserves.
4. Economic Cost – The total cost paid by the farmer for growing crops, including labor, seeds, fertilizers, and land rent.
5. Central government is responsible for identifying eligible beneficiaries under NFSA.
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Only two pairs
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Only three pairs
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Only four pairs
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All five pairs