Question 780 of 1003

2018Economic and Social Development

25. 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.
  2. 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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