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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 30

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q30

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What do we call the stock of food grains purchased by the Government of India from the farmers through the Food Corporation of India (FCI)?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Buffer stock.

  • Food grain stocking norms refers to the level of stock in the Central Pool that is sufficient to meet the operational requirement of foodgrains and exigencies at any point of time.
  • Earlier this concept was termed as Buffer Norms and Strategic Reserve.