Question

Why do people living above the poverty line prefer regular groceries over ration shops?

• A. PDS products do not meet the standard of APL families.
• B. PDS shops are not accessible to APL families.
• C. PDS prices for APL cards are similar to the local market prices.
• D. PDS prices for APL cards are less than the local market prices.

Answer 1

The correct option is C PDS prices for APL cards are similar to the local market prices.

After the introduction of the Targeted Public Distribution System, three different rations cards were issued based on the families' income. However, Above Poverty Line families get minimal discounts at the ration shops. As a result, the price for APL cardholders is almost the same as the price in the open market. So naturally, they have little incentive to buy from a ration shop where the quality of foodgrains is also compromised.