Main purpose of buffer stock scheme is
Important Questions on Food Security in India
Identify incorrect statement/ statements.
- Printing too much money leads to inflation.
- Before Government of India used to issue only two types of Ration cards, APL and BPL.
- India has a mixed economy and USA has a Socialist economy.
- It is worthwhile to move to Consumer Court only if the damages incurred are of high value.
i. It was launched in July .
ii. Under this scheme one crore of the poorest among the BPL families covered under the targeted public distribution system was identified.
iii. Poor families were identified by the respective state rural development departments through a BPL survey.
iv. Fifty kilograms of foodgrains were made available to each eligible family.
In a social science class, the teacher asked the students to give their opinion about ensuring food security in India. Opinions given by Pahi, Saju, Zara, and Veda are given below. Whose opinion is NOT suitable for achieving food security?
Economic tools and their relevant objectives are as follows:
| Tools: |
A. Issue Price B. Minimum Support Price |
| Objectives: |
I. To create more buffer stock. II. To reduce malnutrition in India. III. To encourage farmers to produce more food grains. IV. To distribute food grains in deficit areas and among poor families. |
Why were the FCI granaries overflowing with foodgrains?
Write notes on:
Fair price shops.
What is the minimum buffer stock norm for the FCI?
Central Foodgrains (Wheat + Rice) Stock and Minimum Buffer Norm (million tonnes)
