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Which statutory body was established in 1965 by the Government of India to ensure food security?

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Food and Agriculture Organisation
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Food Corporation of India
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Food Security Corporation of India
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Nutrition Mission of India
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Solution

The correct option is B Food Corporation of India
In order to ensure food security, the Government of India came up with a statutory establishment in 1965, the Food Corporation of India. Food Corporation of India is responsible for two important aspects of food distribution in India. One is the buffer stock, and the other is the public distribution system.

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