Question
Mention any three features of Public Distribution System (PDS).
Solution
The the features of PDS are mentioned below:
(i) It is used as an important activity of the state to ensure food security to the people, particularly the poor ones.
(ii)The prices of the goods sold through PDS in fair prices shops is lesser than that of the market price. The cost of this price difference is borne by the government.
(iii)This system controls unscrupulous rise in prices for essential goods in the markets.
