Which is the agency the Government has engaged to grade

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Which is the agency the Government has engaged to grade and standardize various products?

1. Food Corporation of India
2. Directorate of Marketing and Inspection
3. Bureau of Indian standards
4. Central Statistical Organisation

Correct Option: B

The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) headed by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser, Department of Agriculture $ Co- operation (DAC) implements agriculture marketing policies and program of the Government of India. It undertakes: Standardization, Grading and quality control of agricultural and allied produce, Market Research and Surveys along with other functions.