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What are the benefits to farmers of access to urban markets?

1. Farmers having direct access to the market can have the opportunity to increase their income
2. Both (a) and (c)
3. Farmers with higher income from the market can be able to switch to higher value crops
4. Government provides warehouse storage for crops to farmers for avoiding spoilage of crops

Correct answer: Both (a) and (c)

Solution

The passage says direct access to markets can increase farming incomes and encourage shifts to higher-value crops or livestock. Therefore, statements (a) and (c) are both correct.

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