Question

Q11.Consider the following statements about public distribution system (PDS) of India

i) It was started by the British after the Bengal famine, 1943

ii) PDS today is targeted and not universal

iii) The Focus of Targeted public distribution system (TPDS) started in 1997 is on poor in all areas

iv) The Revamped public distribution system (RPDS) was introduced in 2002

Identify the incorrect statement

• A. a) i, iii and iv
• B. b) ii only
• C. c) i, ii, iii only
• D. d) iv only

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) iv only

Ans. D

The Revamped public distribution system [RPDS] was introduced in 1992