Question

In which of the following states Public Distribution System has helped in reducing poverty ? *
1 point
a. Punjab
b. Haryana
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Bihar​

Answer 1

Answer:

c Tamil nadu

Explanation:

The Public Distribution System in Tamil Nadu reduced poverty due to its coverage as well as pricing. Each family, whether below the poverty line or not, is entitled to 20 kg of rice at Re. 1 a kg. 

To reduce poverty in Andhra Pradesh, white cards are issued to the households falling below the poverty line, to provide the subsidised rice. Thus number of people below poverty line declined during 1990's increasing white cards distribution