Correct option is A
Statement 1 is correct.
The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India is a national food security system that distributes subsidized food grains and essential non-food items to the poor. It aims to ensure food security by making food grains like wheat, rice, sugar, and kerosene available at affordable prices to the economically weaker sections of society.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
While the central government is responsible for the procurement, storage, and transportation of food grains, the PDS is administered by state governments. The funding and operational responsibilities are shared between the central and state governments. The central government provides the food grains at subsidized rates, while the state governments handle the distribution to beneficiaries. States also contribute to the costs of distribution and may provide additional subsidies on top of the central government's support.
