Question

Which of the following statements in incorrect regarding Essential Commodities Act

• A. It authorizes government to declare a commodity as an essential commodity.
• B. It curbs hoarding and black marketing in essential
• C. The Act covers only food grains and edible commodities
• D. The objective of the act is to ensure equitable distribution and availability at fair prices of the commodities concerned.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The Act covers only food grains and edible commodities

The essential Commodities Act lists both food and non-food commodities.

The essential commodities under act are as follows: Cattle fodder, Coal, Foodstuffs, including edible oilseeds and oils, Iron and Steel, Paper, Petroleum and Petroleum products.