Question

Which of the following is not a main component of Agreement on Agriculture (AOA)?

• A. Market access
• B. Domestic subsidy or domestic support
• C. Sanitary and phytosanitary measure
• D. Export subsidies

Hint:

Think of the AoA as the "Economic" rules (Money/Tariffs) and the SPS as the "Safety" rules (Bugs/Bacteria).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The WTO Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) was designed to reform trade in the sector and make it more market-oriented.

Step 1: Identify the "Three Pillars" of AoA.
The AoA is built on three main pillars:
• Market Access (reduction of tariffs and non-tariff barriers)[cite: 6584].
• Domestic Support (reduction of subsidies like the "Amber Box")[cite: 6586].
• Export Subsidies (reduction of financial support for exports)[cite: 6590].

Step 2: Distinguish from other WTO agreements.
The Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures, while related to agriculture, are part of a separate, standalone WTO agreement[cite: 6588]. It focuses on food safety and animal/plant health regulations, rather than the core economic trade pillars of the AoA.

Step 3: Conclusion.
SPS measures are not a component of the AoA pillars.