Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What quantity of rice was bought under the Public Distribution System from Punjab in 1993-94?

• A. 54.9 lakh tonne
• B. 72 lakh tonne
• C. 84 lakh tonne
• D. 50 lakh tonne

Answer 1

The correct option is A 54.9 lakh tonne

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> During 1993-1994, 54.9 lakh tons of rice was bought under the Public Distribution System from Punjab. This was 72% of the total rice produced in Punjab during that year. It contributed to 40.2% of the central pool.