Question

The government ensures that people are provided with basic food supplies at affordable prices through which of the following?

• A. Private distribution system
• B. Wholesalers
• C. Public distribution system
• D. Retailers

Answer 1

The correct option is C Public distribution system

Under the public distribution system, essential commodities of good quality are provided in fixed quantities and subsidised rates to the poor at fair price shops. This is done at regular interval. Thus, the consumer is saved from exploitation in the open market from where they have to purchase goods of low quality at higher rates. The public distribution system checks the corrupt practices of traders.