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AgricultureAgricultural Markets, Storage and Food ManagementBuffer Stocks, Public Distribution and Food SecurityMedium (editorial estimate)
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- Type:
- Statement based
- Skill:
- Connecting topics
- Tags:
- Buffer Stocks, Public Distribution and Food Security · Agricultural Markets, Storage and Food Management
- Related topics:
- Health, Nutrition and Human Development Indicators · Social Justice, Inclusion and Vulnerable Groups
Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.
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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 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?
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Question 25 · Buffer Stocks, Public Distribution and Food Security · Agriculture · UPSC Prelims 2018 (GS)