Q25. Consider the following statements regarding National Food Security Act, 2013
1. It aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India’s population i.e 75% in rural areas and 50% in urban areas under rights based approach.
2. It is under Ministry of Agriculture.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

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(d) None of the above

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The correct option is A (a) Only 1
It is under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

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The correct option is A (a) Only 1 It is under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

The correct option is A (a) Only 1
It is under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution