Question

The Food Corporation of India's main functions are __________.

• A. To purchase, store, transport and help in the sale of foodgrain
• B. Distribution of quality seeds
• C. To restrict consumption of foodgrains and change food habits
• D. To set up or assist in the setting up of rice mills and flour mills

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

To purchase, store, transport and help in the sale of foodgrain

The Food Corporation of India was established under the Food Corporation's Act 1964. The major purpose and areas of functioning of this governmental organization is to purchase food grains at the set MSP, storing the food grains so that national food security is maintained and to provide assistance to the farmers in selling their crops.