Question

Match the following according to the number of fair price shops run by them in Tamil Nadu.

• A. 31,232
• B. 1,394
• C. 596

Answer 1

The state of Tamil Nadu follows the Universal Public Distribution System. Out of the 33,222 fair price shops in Tamil Nadu, 31,232 are run by cooperative societies and 1,394 are run by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation. Interestingly, 596 are run by women self-help groups.