Question

Statement 1: At the national level, efforts have been taken by the government to ensure food security.
Statement 2: The Food Security Bill was implemented in 2013 by the Central Government.

• A. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true.
• C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements 1 and 2 are true.

At the national level, efforts have been taken by the government to ensure food security. The National Food Security Bill was implemented on 5th July 2013. The major objective of this provision is to provide nutritious and healthy food for all. Some of its objectives are to: meet the increasing food demand of the country, ensure the quality and quantity of food, provide food at a low rate, and to curb malnutrition among people and children.