Question

What is not true about the e-NAM (National Agriculture Market)?

• A. It was launched in 2016.
• B. It has integrated 1361 mandis in the country.
• C. It is providing services to 1.8 crore farmers.
• D. The trading volume amounts to Rs 4.5 lakh crore.

Hint:

e-NAM: Launched 2016, ~1361 mandis, ~1.8 crore farmers; trading volume ~Rs 2–3 lakh crore (2021–22).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) is an online trading platform launched to integrate agricultural markets across India. Evaluating the statements:
- (1) Launched in 2016: True. e-NAM was launched on April 14, 2016, by the Government of India to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
- (2) Integrated 1361 mandis: True. As of 2021–22, e-NAM had integrated approximately 1361 mandis (APMCs) across 23 states and 4 Union Territories, per Ministry of Agriculture data.
- (3) Services to 1.8 crore farmers: True. By 2021–22, around 1.8 crore farmers were registered on the e-NAM platform, benefiting from transparent pricing and market access.
- (4) Trading volume Rs 4.5 lakh crore: Incorrect. Official data up to 2021–22 indicates e-NAM’s cumulative trading volume was around Rs 2–3 lakh crore. The figure of Rs 4.5 lakh crore is likely an exaggeration, projection, or outdated estimate not supported by available records.
Thus, statement (4) is not true, making option (4) correct. Note: Trading volume figures vary by source and timeframe; always verify with the latest e-NAM portal or Ministry of Agriculture reports.

Answer 2

Elimination approach:
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are well-documented milestones of e-NAM: launch in April 2016, integration of about 1,361 mandis, and roughly 1.8 crore registered farmers, all consistently reported in Ministry of Agriculture progress reports. Since three of the four statements check out as accurate, the odd one out must be the false statement. e-NAM's cumulative trading volume through 2021-22 was reported at roughly Rs 2-3 lakh crore, well short of the Rs 4.5 lakh crore claimed in option 4, which is therefore the statement that is not true.