Question

Select the different types of ration cards.

• A. Antyodaya cards
• B. Poverty Line cards
• C. Above Poverty Line cards
• D. Below Poverty Line cards

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Below Poverty Line cards

The government introduces various schemes targeting different groups of people. For example, to identify and address people's needs, the government introduced different ration cards.

1. Antyodaya cards were issued to the poorest families which have no stable income.
2. Below Poverty Line cards or BPL cards were issued to families living below the poverty line.
3. Above Poverty Line cards or APL cards were given to families living above the poverty line.