Q31. Consider the following statements with reference to Public distribution system (PDS)
1. It has been established by the Ministry of Agriculture
2. Major commodities distributed include staple food grains only
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Q31. Consider the following statements with reference to Public distribution system (PDS)
1. It has been established by the Ministry of Agriculture
2. Major commodities distributed include staple food grains only
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
The correct option is C (c) Both 1 and 2
Public distribution system (PDS) is an Indian food security system.
Established by the Government of India under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution and managed jointly with state governments in India.
Major commodities distributed include staple food grains, such as wheat, rice, sugar, and kerosene, through a network of fair price shops (also known as ration shops) established in several states across the country.
Food Corporation of India, a Government-owned corporation, procures and maintains the PDS.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Public distribution system (PDS) is an Indian food security system.
Established by the Government of India under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution and managed jointly with state governments in India.
Major commodities distributed include staple food grains, such as wheat, rice, sugar, and kerosene, through a network of fair price shops (also known as ration shops) established in several states across the country.
Food Corporation of India, a Government-owned corporation, procures and maintains the PDS.
