Duare Ration Scheme, which has been deemed legally void by the high court, was launched by which of the following states?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. West Bengal.
The Duare Ration Scheme was an initiative by the West Bengal government aimed at delivering ration cards and subsidized food grains directly to people’s homes to improve accessibility under the Public Distribution System. However, the scheme faced legal challenges regarding administrative procedures and eligibility criteria, and the Calcutta High Court ruled it legally void. The other states—Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab—did not implement this specific doorstep ration delivery program, making West Bengal the correct answer.