Here is Question No. 25 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2018
Q25. 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 (BPL)’ only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains.
- 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 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Answer: B
- Statement 1 is not correct: The Act provided for coverage of up to 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban population to receive highly subsidized food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System. Under this Act, two-thirds of the total population of the country or approximately 81 crore persons are estimated to receive benefits under the Targeted Public Distribution System. Hence, the families coming under the category of ‘below poverty line (BPL)’ are not the only eligible people to receive subsidized food grains.
- Statement 2 is correct: As a step towards women empowerment, the eldest woman of the household of age 18 years or above is mandated to be the head of the household for the purpose of issuing ration cards under the Act
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