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A Buffer Stock is the stock of food grains, namely wheat and rice procured by the government through Food Corporation of India (FCI). The food procured by the FCI is distributed through government regulated ration shops among the poorer section of the society. In the beginning the coverage of PDS was universal with no discrimination between the poor and non-poor. Over the years, the policy related to PDS has been revised to make it more efficient and targeted. The PDS has proved to be the most effective instrument of government policy over the years in stabilising prices and making food available to consumers at affordable prices. Ration shops keep stock of food grains, 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. The cooperatives are also playing an important role in food security in India especially in the southern and western parts of the country.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:
Question (i)
Which revolution was brought by the Amul cooperative in the country?
(a) White Revolution
(b) Green Revolution
(c) Yellow Revolution
(d) None of the above
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Answer:
So the correct answer is-(a) White Revolution
Question (ii)
Which of the following is the most important step taken by the Government of India towards ensuring food security?
(a) Buffer stock
(b) Public Distribution System (PDS)
(c) Food Corporation of India
(d) All of the above
Answer:
From the paragraph,
Buffer Stock i s the stock of food grains, namely wheat and rice procured by the government through Food Corporation of India (FCI) . The food procured by the FCI is distributed through government-regulated ration shops among the poorer section of society. In the beginning, the coverage of PDS was universal with no discrimination between the poor and non-poor. Over the years, the policy related to PDS has been revised to make it more efficient and targeted.
So the correct answer is- (d) All of the above
Question (iii)
Which System was introduced to adopt the principle of targeting the ‘poor in all areas’?
(a) Targeted Public Distribution System
(b) Revamped Public Distribution System
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer:
So the correct answer is- (c) Both (a) and (b)
Question (iv)
Which of the following ration card is for the poorest of the poor?
(a) BPL
(b) APL
(c) Antyodaya cards
(d) None of the above
Answer:
So the correct answer is-(c) Antodaya cards
Question (v)
What is Buffer Stock?
Answer:
From the paragraph,
Buffer Stock is the stock of food grains, namely wheat and rice procured by the government through the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The food procured by the FCI is distributed through government-regulated ration shops among the poorer section of society.
Buffer Stock is the stock of food grains, namely wheat and rice procured by the government through the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
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