Consider the following statements about the Public Distribution System:<br>1. The Public Distribution System is operated under the joint responsibility of Centre and State/Union Territories.<br>2. Food Corporation of India has assumed the responsibility for procurement, storage and transportation of food grains to the State Governments.<br>3. Both Centre and State have the joint responsibility to identify eligible beneficiaries.<br>4. Some States also distribute additional items of mass consumption through the PDS outlets such as pulses, edible oil, etc.<br>Which of the statements given above are <strong>correct</strong>?
- A. 2 and 3 only
- B. 1, 2 and 4 ✓
- C. 1 and 2 only
- D. 3 and 4 only
Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Statement 3 is incorrect because the identification of eligible beneficiaries is the sole responsibility of the respective State/UT Governments, not a joint responsibility.
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