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• 2018 · Question 25 · Welfare Schemes

  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 food 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 ?

  Choose your answer

  (a)1 and 2(b)2 only(c)1 and 3(d)3 only

  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)