Question

Which of the following is not a part of buffer stock operations?

• A. All food grains are fixed at the same price.
• B. Food is procured by the Food Corporation of India.
• C. The procured food grains are stored safely in state granaries.
• D. Food grains are sourced from different parts of the country.

Answer 1

The correct option is A All food grains are fixed at the same price.

Food grains are fixed at different MSPs, and they get procured by the Food Corporation of India from different parts of the country. Finally, the procured food grains are stored safely in state granaries and distributed to the people later. This entire process is referred to as buffer stock operations.