Which of the following statements are correct about the Public Distribution System (PDS)?
1. It is an Indian food Security System established under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.
2. It is operated under the joint responsibility of the Central and the State Governments.
3. It maintains the buffer stock of food grains in the warehouse.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3