What quantity of rice was bought under the Public Distribution System from Punjab in 1993-94?
A
54.9 lakh tonne
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B
72 lakh tonne
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C
84 lakh tonne
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D
50 lakh tonne
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Solution
The correct option is A 54.9 lakh tonne 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.