Q. Arrange the following in the correct chronological order of their coming into existence:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Q. Arrange the following in the correct chronological order of their coming into existence:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
The correct option is D 4-2-1-3
Explanation:
In 1964, the Food Corporation Act was passed. Subsequently, FCI was set up in 1965. The FCI comes under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public distribution.
In 1997, the Targeted Public distribution system (TPDS) with two-tier pricing structures: BPL and APL was introduced. Also, the State Governments were to decide on BPL and APL based on the Planning Commission guidelines.
In 2010, the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) regime was launched. Under NBS, govt. gives subsidies based on the weight of the different macro/micronutrients in the fertiliser to companies, so they design new product mixes with micro-nutrients, according to soil requirements in each region.
In 2013, the National Food Security Act was passed.
Explanation:
In 1964, the Food Corporation Act was passed. Subsequently, FCI was set up in 1965. The FCI comes under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public distribution.
In 1997, the Targeted Public distribution system (TPDS) with two-tier pricing structures: BPL and APL was introduced. Also, the State Governments were to decide on BPL and APL based on the Planning Commission guidelines.
In 2010, the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) regime was launched. Under NBS, govt. gives subsidies based on the weight of the different macro/micronutrients in the fertiliser to companies, so they design new product mixes with micro-nutrients, according to soil requirements in each region.
In 2013, the National Food Security Act was passed.
