Previous Year Question
With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements:
The families coming under the category of Below Poverty Line only are eligible to receive subsidised foodgrains.
The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a take-home ration of 1,600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2
Only 2
1 and 3
Only 3
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements:
The families coming under the category of Below Poverty Line only are eligible to receive subsidised foodgrains.
The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a take-home ration of 1,600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?