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Economy UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

The reason for increase in price of food grain distributed through public distribution system is to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Lessen the burden of subsidy involved in scheme

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lessen the burden of subsidy involved in scheme”.
The government provides food grains at subsidized rates to the poor through the PDS. By increasing the prices, the government aims to reduce the financial burden of this subsidy.

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Code:
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