Correct Answer:
C. 2012
The question asks for the establishment year of a key regulatory body in Punjab, Pakistan.
- Correct Option C: 2012 is accurate. The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) was officially established in 2012 under the Punjab Food Authority Act 2011. Its primary mandate is to ensure food safety and quality standards across the province, protecting public health.
- Distractor A: 2010 is incorrect; the PFA was not established in this year.
- Distractor B: 2011 is incorrect; while the Act was passed in 2011, the authority itself was established in 2012.
- Distractor D: 2013 is incorrect; the PFA was already operational by this year.
Knowing the establishment dates of such authorities is important for understanding their regulatory history and impact on public welfare.