Food security long 1 Flashcards

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What is meant by MSP?

A

The Food Corporation of India purchases wheat and rice from farmers at pre-announced prices called Minimum Support Price

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List any three characteristics of Public Distribution System ?

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/ It procures grain from FCI and distributes among the impoverished section of society.
/ There are almost 4.6 Lakh shops under PDS system reaching the farthest corner of country
/ It distributes food grain through ration card.

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