Public Distribution System PDS


 
 
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Public Distribution System PDS

Public Distribution System (PDS): Through government regulated ration shops, the food procured by the FCI is distributed among the poorer sections of the society. This is called the Public Distribution System (PDS). Ration shops are now present in most localities, villages, towns and cities. There are about 5.5 lakh ration shops all over the country. Ration shops are also known as fair price shops. They keep stock of foodgrains, sugar, kerosene oil for cooking. These items are sold to people at a price lower than the market price. Any family with a ration card can buy a stipulated amount of these items (e.g. 35 kg of grains, 5 litres of kerosene, 5 kg of sugar, etc) every month from the nearby ration shop. The ration cards are of three kinds, colour - coded for easy recognition

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Question : 1

The policy related to PDS has been revised to make it more efficient and targeted. The aim of which of the following was to provide the benefits of PDS to remote and backward area?

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

There are three types of ration cards. Which of the following types of ration cards is for the poorest of the poor?

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

To whom the yellow card is issued?

Right Option : D
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