आदर्श शेतमाल विक्रीव्यवस्था म्हणजे :
(a) मध्यस्थांची अल्प-संख्या
(b) बाजारविषयक माहितीची उपलब्धता
(c) मध्यस्थांना भरपूर सुविधा
(d) कृषि औजाऱ्यांच्या दर्जात सुधारणा
वरीलपैकी कोणते/कोणती विधान/विधाने बरोबर आहे/आहेत ?

The correct answer is Option B ((a) and (b)).

Key Points:
• Core Concept
• An efficient and ideal agricultural marketing system ensures that farmers receive remunerative prices while consumers pay fair prices without excessive margin loss along the value chain.
• Why Correct
• Essential prerequisites of an ideal agricultural marketing system include:
• 1. Lower number of middlemen / eliminating unnecessary intermediaries (a): prevents price distortions, exploitation, and excessive marketing margins.
• 2. Timely and accurate market information (b): enables farmers to negotiate effectively and sell at competitive prices.
• Statements (a) and (b) directly govern marketing efficiency.
• Key Details
• Shortening market chains maximizes the farmer's share in the consumer rupee.
• Exam Traps
• Providing 'too many facilities to middlemen' (c) harms farmer interests, and improving farm implements (d) relates to farm production technology, not market distribution mechanics.
• Other Options
• Options containing (c) or (d) are incorrect, confirming Option 2 as the valid answer.
• Key Takeaway: An ideal agricultural marketing system is characterized by minimal middlemen and transparent, accessible market information.