GyanGramWith reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following state…
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With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements:
1. The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised grains.
2. 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.
3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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• Correct Answer: B
• NFSA, 2013 covers 75% rural and 50% urban population under AAY and PHH—not just BPL.
• Section 13 mandates eldest woman (18+) as household head for ration card.
• Pregnant/lactating women get 600 calories + 18–20g protein, not 1600 calories. Statements 1 and 3 are factually incorrect.
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