The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) benefits mostly those people who are

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The correct option is C
Below the poverty line

The TDPS benefits mostly the people who are below the poverty line as it is based on the principle of targeting the poor in all areas.

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Q11.Consider the following statements about public distribution system (PDS) of India

i) It was started by the British after the Bengal famine, 1943

ii) PDS today is targeted and not universal

iii) The Focus of Targeted public distribution system (TPDS) started in 1997 is on poor in all areas

iv) The Revamped public distribution system (RPDS) was introduced in 2002

Identify the incorrect statement

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