Multiple choice

Consider the following statements regarding 'Sugar Pricing Policy' of the Government:

  1. 20% of sugar produced by mills is requisitioned by Government compulsorily in every season at fixed prices, which is distributed under PDS.
  2. Free sugar (80%) is allowed to be sold as per the quota released by the Centre under the Regulated Release Mechanism.

Which of these statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to Government's Sugar Pricing Policy, 10% of sugar produced by mills is requisitioned by Government compulsorily in every season at fixed prices, which is distributed under PDS. (Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.) Free sugar (90%) is allowed to be sold as per the quota released by the Centre under the Regulated Release Mechanism. (Hence, statement 2 is also incorrect.)

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