Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2018 • Q.25
Food Security and Welfare Schemes
With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements :
1
The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains.
2
The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.
3
Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.
Syllabus Connection
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. (GS-II)
NCERT Connection
Ch.4: Poverty
Economics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Economic Development