Consider the following statements regarding Antyodaya Anna Yojana:
1. The eligible households are entitled to 35 kg of food grains per household per month.
2. The beneficiaries get high subsidies for coarse grains, wheat and rice at Rs. 1, 2 & 3 per kg respectively.
3. The distribution cost, including a margin to dealers and retailers as well as the transportation cost is borne by Central Government.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Only One
Incorrect AnswerAll Three
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), the poorest of the poor households are entitled to 35 kg of food grains per household per month.
The beneficiaries receive food grains at highly subsidized rates, with coarse grains priced at Rs. 1 per kg, wheat at Rs. 2 per kg, and rice at Rs. 3 per kg.
The distribution cost, including the dealer's margin, is typically borne by the State Government and not the Central Government.
Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct, and statement 3 is incorrect.
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By: Parvesh Mehta