भारत सरकारने 1 जून, 1997 पासून लक्ष्याधारित सार्वजनिक वितरण व्यवस्था अंमलात आणली. याचे स्वरूप पुढील प्रमाणे आहे :
(a) लक्ष्याधारित व्यवस्था
(b) दुहेरी किंमत
(c) केंद्र व राज्याचे नियंत्रण
(d) एकेरी किंमत
पर्यायी उत्तरे :

The correct answer is Option D ((a), (b) and (c)).

Key Points:
• Launch of TPDS (1997): The Government of India restructured universal PDS into the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) with effect from 1st June, 1997.
• Structural Formats of TPDS:
• Targeted Architecture: Beneficiaries were categorized into Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Above Poverty Line (APL) groups (Statement a).
• Dual Pricing Mechanism: Subsidized issue prices were differentiated, charging a deeply subsidized price for BPL quotas and near-economic-cost prices for APL allotments (Statement b).
• Joint Centre-State Control: Operates under shared federal governance—the Centre procures, stores, and allocates foodgrains up to state depots, while States identify beneficiaries, issue ration cards, and supervise Fair Price Shops (Statement c).
• Official Key: Statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct, confirming Option (4).
• Key Takeaway: TPDS (1st June 1997) introduced targeted BPL/APL categorization, dual issue pricing, and joint Centre-State operational control.