Question

Q. With reference to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 , consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  1 and 3 only
• D.
  2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D

2 and 3 only
Explanation:

The National Food Security Act, (NFSA) 2013 is a paradigm shift in the approach towards food security from welfare to rights based approach.

Statement 1 is incorrect: It entitles upto \(50\%\) of the urban population and \(75\%\) of the rural population to receive subsidized food grains. Approximately 2/3rd of the population is covered under the Act is entitled to receive subsidised food grains.

Statement 2 is correct: For issuing ration cards, the eldest woman of the house will be considered as head of the family. It is done to improve the nutritional status of women and thus ensure women empowerment.

Statement 3 is correct: It will provide 5 kgs of food grains at subsidised rate to per person/month. While Antyodaya households (which constitute the poorest of the poor) are entitled to 35 kg of foodgrains per family per month.