Question

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has its headquarters at:
1. New Delhi
2. Hyderabad
3. Chennai
4. Kochi

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : New Delhi

The correct answer is New Delhi.

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA):

• It was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December 1985.
• The Act came into effect on 13th February 1986.
• Eight states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Karnataka, have finalized an action plan for agriculture export policy which aims to double the agricultural exports.
• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA) was incorporated in February 1986 by an act of the parliament in 1985, it replaced the existing Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).