Q1
What does the Public Distribution System (PDS) do?
ADistributes subsidised food grains
BOnly sells food at market price
CProvides no food assistance
DOnly helps farmers, not consumers
CBSEClass 9 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 19 · Topic 2
Government Measures for Food Security
The Indian government has implemented several measures to ensure food security, including the Public Distribution System, buffer stocks, and
Core concept
The Public Distribution System (PDS) distributes subsidised food grains, like rice and wheat, to eligible households through ration shops across the country.
How it works
The government maintains buffer stocks of food grains, purchased from farmers at Minimum Support Prices (MSP), to ensure availability during shortages or price fluctuations.
Why it matters
Schemes like the Mid-Day Meal Programme provide free meals to school children, improving nutrition while also encouraging school attendance.
Key detail
The National Food Security Act (2013) legally entitles a large portion of India's population to receive subsidised food grains, reinforcing food security as a fundamental right.
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• The Public Distribution System (PDS) distributes subsidised food grains.
• PDS works through ration shops.
• The government maintains buffer stocks of food grains.
• Buffer stocks are purchased at Minimum Support Prices (MSP).
• The Mid-Day Meal Programme provides free school meals.
• This improves nutrition and school attendance.
• The National Food Security Act was passed in 2013.
• This Act legally entitles citizens to subsidised food grains.