Food security long 1

Question 1

What is meant by MSP?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

List any three characteristics of Public Distribution System ?

Answer 2

/ 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.