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 subsidies food grains. 2. The eldest wo

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Q: 70 (IAS/2018)
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 subsidies 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 statement given above is/are correct?
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