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    Question

    Which of the following options is incorrect regarding

    the “National Food Security Act 2013”?
    A It was enacted in July 2013. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It gives legal entitlement to 50% of the population. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution is the nodal ministry for implementing this Act. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), foodgrains were sold at highly subsidized prices of Rs. 1/-, Rs. 2/- and Rs. 3/- per kg for nutri-cereals, wheat and rice respectively. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    It gives legal entitlement to 67% of the population (75% in rural areas and 50% in urban areas) to receive highly subsidized foodgrains.

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