Q. Which among the following commodity come under the preview of Open Market Sale Scheme of the Government of India to maintain a minimum buffer stock for meeting the unforeseen exigencies like drought, flood and other natural calamities and also for providing food grains required for Public Distribution System and the other food grain based welfare programmes of the Government?
Answer: Wheat & Rice
Notes: The Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) in India primarily involves the sale of wheat and rice. This scheme aims to regulate the market price of these essential commodities and ensure food security during emergencies like droughts and floods. The government maintains buffer stocks to support the Public Distribution System (PDS) and welfare programs. Wheat and rice are staple foods for a important portion of the Indian population, making their management crucial for food security.