Subsidy Reforms — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism in India is/are correct? 1. DBT primarily aims to reduce leakages and improve targeting efficiency of subsidies. 2. The PAHAL scheme for LPG subsidy is an example of DBT implementation. 3. The 'JAM Trinity' is a foundational element for the success of DBT. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding fertilizer subsidy reforms in India: 1. The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme primarily aims to promote balanced fertilization. 2. Urea is fully covered under the NBS scheme, with its price completely deregulated. 3. Recent reforms include direct cash transfers to farmers for fertilizer purchases, linked to Aadhaar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions primarily guides the state in distributing material resources to subserve the common good, thereby providing a philosophical basis for welfare measures like subsidies?

Consider the following statements regarding food subsidy reforms in India: 1. The 'One Nation, One Ration Card' (ONORC) scheme aims to enhance the portability of food grain entitlements. 2. Aadhaar seeding of ration cards has been instrumental in reducing duplicate beneficiaries in the Public Distribution System (PDS). 3. The primary objective of food subsidy reforms is to completely eliminate the PDS and replace it with direct cash transfers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of fuel subsidy deregulation (e.g., for petrol and diesel) in India?