National Food Security Act, 2013

Q. Tamil Nadu became the last state to implement the National Food Security Act on 1 November 2016.

1. False
2. True

Q. Who does the National Food Security Act, 2013 focus on?

1. Government employees
2. Antyodaya Anna Yojana card holders
3. Households above the poverty line
4. Priority households

Q. Which of the following cardholders are identified as the poorest of the poor in India?

1. Rice cards holders
2. Antoydaya Anna Yojana card holders
3. No commodity card holders
4. Sugar card holders

Q. National Food Security Act, 2013 covers % of the rural population and % of the urban population.

1. 25
2. 50
3. 75
4. 100

Q. Which of the following acts ensures the right to food in India?

1. National Financial Security Act
2. National Food Security Act
3. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act
4. The Companies Act

Q. Which of the following is/are true?

1. Antyodaya Anna Yojana card holders are identified as the poorest of the poor in India.
2. Antyodaya beneficiaries are entitled to 5 kilograms of foodgrains per family per month.
3. National Food Security Act, 2013 covers 50% of the rural population and 75% of the urban population.
4. Households that do not come under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana are identified by the state governments as priority households.