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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is NITI Aayog. “Agricultural Marketing and Farm Friendly Reforms Index” is released by NITI Aayog. ‘Maharashtra’ ranks first in the index released for the year 2019. In this index Gujarat is second and Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are at third and fourth place respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND FARMER FRIENDLY REFORMS INDEX (AMFFRI) Context : It requires a diversified approach that takes into account peculiarities and constraints of states, investment in infrastructure and linking farmer producer groups with markets. Concept : This Index was launched by NITI Aayog.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Maharashtra. Key Points. In NITI Aayog Maharashtra achieved the first rank. NITI Aayog launched Agricultural Marketing and Farmer Friendly Reforms Index (AMFFRI). NITI Ayog ranks states based on the degree of reforms they have undertaken in agricultural marketing.

Detailed explanation-4: -NITI Aayog is working on an Agriculture Transformation Index, which will measure the performance of States across six pillars: inputs, sustainability, productivity and diversification, policy, preservation, processing and exports, and farmers’ income and welfare.