Question

when was rationing introduced in india . give reason

Answer 1

The introduction of rationing in Indiadates back to the 1940s Bengal famine. This rationing system was revived in the wake of acute food shortage during the early 1960s, before the Green Revolution.It involves 2 types- RPDS and TPDS. The public distribution system of India is not without its defects.






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Answer 2

Rationing was introduced in India in 1940s due to Bengal famine. It was revived in 1960s. It includes 2 types
1. RPDS- revamped public distribution system
2. TPDS- Targeted Public distribution system