Q. With reference to Public Distribution System (PDS) in India, consider the following statements:
1.The supervision of the Fair Price Shops (FPSs) under the PDS rests with the Central government.
2.One of the objectives of the PDS is to control the price rise of essential commodities in the open market.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] .1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:
  • Statement 1 is incorrect:The supervision of FPSs under the PDS is done by the state government.
  • Statement 2 is correct:Apart from protecting the low-income groups by guaranteeing minimum quantity of food grains at affordable price, and controlling the price rise of essential commodities in the open market.

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