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Paper
GS-III
Question
Q7
Marks
15M
Word Limit
150W
Structure (15 marks · about 150 words)
This sub-point (Public Distribution System — objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping) has been asked 2 times since 2013
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Paper
GS Paper III: Economy, Science & Technology, Environment
Subject
Farm Subsidies, MSP & PDSSubtopic
Public Distribution System — objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping
Source
Official UPSC 2019 paper (verbatim)
Official UPSC syllabus: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System — objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
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This is a verbatim UPSC Mains 2019 GS-III question from the "Farm Subsidies, MSP & PDS" area of the official syllabus. It carries 15 marks with a 150-word limit.
For a 15-mark question with a 150-word limit, decode the directive verb first, then structure your answer with a crisp introduction, 2–3 substantiated body points, and a forward-looking conclusion within the limit.