Question

Which of the following was a made a component of the Minimum Needs Programme (MNP): 1. Public production System 2. Public distribution System 3. Public consumption System 4. Public- partnership system

Answer 1

Its 1 public production system

Answer 2

Option  2 i.e Public Distribution System is the correct answer.

The Minimum Needs Programme (MNP) was introduced to provide basic minimum needs to the people and raise the living standard of the people. It was introduced in the Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-78) and was confined to eight basic components. During 6th Five Year Plan 'adult education' was added to the MNP. In the 7th Five Year Plan, 'Public Distribution System' along with other three components were added to the MNP.