UPSC Economics Indian Economy / भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था Question Bank Agriculture

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    Consider the following statements
    1. Food for Work Programme was launched in India during the 10th Five Year Plan.
    2. The Planning commission in India was constitutional body.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A) Only 1

    B) Only 2

    C) Both 1 and 2

    D) Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    According to The National Food for Work Programme, food subsidy should be better targeted through targeted public distribution system and specific programmes for the poor like Food for Work Programme. The National Food for Work Programme was launched on 14 November 2004 in 150 of the most backward districts of India with the objective of generating supplementary wage employment. The Planning commission is not a constitutional body.


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