2020
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Masks
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Sanitizers
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Both A and B
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Handwash
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Detailed explanation-1: -Over the years, a long list of items have been designated as essential commodities, including various drugs, fertilisers, cereals, pulses, sugar, edible oils, petroleum and petroleum products, and certain crops.
Detailed explanation-2: -The list of items under the Act includes drugs, fertilizers, pulses, and edible oils, as well as petroleum and petroleum products. The centre can include new commodities as and when the need arises, and take them off the list once the situation improves.
Detailed explanation-3: -Government of India has issued a landmark Order where it has mentioned that in the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, in the Schedule, after serial No. (8), the following item shall be added, “(9) Soya Meal”. The decision would empower the Union Government and all States/UTs to regulate production, distribution etc.