SSC Economics Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-7

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    The basic objectives of the Public Distribution System are:

    A)  To improve distribution of basic goods

    B)  To control process of essential commodities

    C)  To maintain good quality at low cost to bring stability in prices

    D)  All the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Public Distribution System: Established by the Government of India under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public  Distribution and managed jointly with state governments in India, it distributes subsidized food and non-food items. Major commodities distributed include staple food grains, such as wheat, rice, sugar, and kerosene, through a network of Public distribution shops, also known as Ration shops established in several states across the country. Food Corporation of India, a Government-owned corporation, procures and maintains me Public Distribution System.


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