Food Security and the PDS in India: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on food security and the pds in india.

Question 1 of 5 Which Act made subsidised grain a legal entitlement in 2013?

National Food Security Act MGNREGA Essential Commodities Act Companies Act

It covers up to two-thirds of the population.

Question 2 of 5 What does FCI stand for?

Food Corporation of India Farm Credit Institute Finance Council of India Fertiliser Company of India

It procures, stores and moves grain.

Question 3 of 5 What does One Nation One Ration Card allow?

Free flights A national identity card Collecting grain from any fair price shop nationwide A single grain price

It helps migrants.

Question 4 of 5 Which state ran an almost universal PDS for years?

Sikkim only Delhi only Goa only Tamil Nadu

It also adds pulses and oil.

Question 5 of 5 What is 'hidden hunger'?

Overeating Hunger during holidays Lack of key nutrients despite enough calories Food kept in secret

It causes stunting and anaemia.

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