Explanation: The primary objective of the MSP regime is to prevent distress sales
by farmers and procure food grains for public distribution. It acts as a guarantee
price for farmers' produce, protecting them from sharp falls in farm prices during
bumper production years and ensuring a stable supply for public distribution
systems. Options a), c), and d) are not the primary objectives of the MSP regime,
although they may be indirectly affected by it.
Explanation: The primary objective of the MSP regime is to prevent distress sales
by farmers and procure food grains for public distribution. It acts as a guarantee
price for farmers' produce, protecting them from sharp falls in farm prices during
bumper production years and ensuring a stable supply for public distribution
systems. Options a), c), and d) are not the primary objectives of the MSP regime,
although they may be indirectly affected by it.