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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 subsidies 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 statement given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 and 2

(b)

2 only

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

3 only

Answer

(B)