Question

What is buffer stock?

Answer 1

It is the stock (foodgrains namely wheat and Rice) which is procured by Food Corporation of India at minimum support price from the farmer who had surplus food grains

Answer 2

Buffer stock is nothing but a reserve of grains that can be used to sell or give to people during harsh conditions,i.e, during floods, massive earthquakes, etc.... FCI (Food Corporation of India) controls it.