| Public Distribution System (PDS) is operated under the responsibility of the: |
| 1. Central Government |
| 2. State Governments |
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] Both 1 and 2 PDS is operated under the joint responsibility of the Central and the State Governments. The Central government through FCI has the following responsibilities: 1. Procurement, storage, transportation of food grains 2. Bulk allocation of food grains to the State Governments. The State Government's responsibility is operational. They are as follows: Identification of families below the poverty line, Issue of Ration Cards, Supervision of the functioning of Fair Price Shops.
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