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

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The correct option is C 75
The Government of India enacted the National Food Security Act on 5 July 2013. It legalised the Right to Food in India. The law covers 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population.

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

The correct option is C 75The Government of India enacted the National Food Security Act on 5 July 2013. It legalised the Right to Food in India. The law covers 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population.

The correct option is C 75
The Government of India enacted the National Food Security Act on 5 July 2013. It legalised the Right to Food in India. The law covers 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population.