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What were the three aspects of the food problem in India mentioned in the text?- a)High prices, low production, and poor distribution
- b)Quantitative inadequacy, qualitative deficiency, and high prices
- c)Shortages, wastage, and urban bias
- d)Poverty, malnutrition, and overpopulation
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
High prices, low production, and poor distribution
b)
Quantitative inadequacy, qualitative deficiency, and high prices
c)
Shortages, wastage, and urban bias
d)
Poverty, malnutrition, and overpopulation
 | Valor Academy answered |
The three aspects of the food problem in India mentioned in the text are: "quantitative inadequacy, qualitative deficiency, and high prices." These aspects include insufficient production, poor nutritional quality of food, and high food prices.
What was the main objective of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?- a)To provide essential goods at market prices
- b)To distribute foodgrains at government-controlled prices to vulnerable sections
- c)To promote agricultural exports
- d)To reduce the overall production of foodgrains
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To provide essential goods at market prices
b)
To distribute foodgrains at government-controlled prices to vulnerable sections
c)
To promote agricultural exports
d)
To reduce the overall production of foodgrains
 | Aditya Kumar answered |
The main objective of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India is "to distribute foodgrains at government-controlled prices to vulnerable sections." The PDS aims to provide essential commodities like wheat, rice, sugar, and more to consumers, particularly those belonging to economically weaker sections, at subsidized prices.
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