Question

1 . what are the problems of the functioning of ration shops

Answer 1

Explanation:

Problems of the functioning of ration shops: (i) The PDS dealers are sometimes found resorting to malpractices like diverting the grains to open market for more profit. (ii) Dealers sell poor quality grains at ration shops. (iii) Ration shops are opened at irregular time creating problems for the people.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Ration shops are also called public distribution shops which mainly sale wheat, rice and sugar at a nominal or discounted price.

Some problems associated with them are;

• The quality of products can be compromised. Wheat might be mixed with sand as there are no quality checks
• Ration quantity might not be sufficient for all family members.
• Ration shops usually don’t have a fixed rate, it can vary also
• Ration shops can sell their markets at normal market price in an indirect way