Question

The government targets poverty through scheme, where essential commodities are distributed to poor families at a highly subsidised rate.

• A. Food & Distribution
• B. Public Distribution
• C. Rural Distribution
• D. Targeted Distribution

Answer 1

The correct option is B Public Distribution

In Public Distribution System or PDS, essential commodities like rice, wheat, sugar, and kerosene are distributed to poor families at highly subsidised rates. It targets poverty in India. The Panchayats identify such needful families and individuals, and help them benefit from the scheme.