Q73 · UPPSC Prelims 2019 · Set A · General Studies

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With reference to the National Food Security Act, which of the following statements is/are correct?I.It will cover upto 75 percent rural and 50 percent urban population.II.Special focus on nutritional support to women and children.III.Eldest woman of above 18 years age will be head of household.Select the correct answer using the coxles given below:

A I and II are correct
B II and III are correct
C I, II and III are correct
D None of these

Correct answer: (c) I, II and III are correct

Explanation

  1. A

    I and II are correct

    I and II are correct under NFSA 2013, but III is also correct (eldest woman, 18 or above, as household head for ration-card purposes). So stopping at I and II is incomplete.

  2. B

    II and III are correct

    II and III are correct, but I is also correct (coverage up to 75 percent rural and 50 percent urban). Omitting I is wrong.

  3. C

    I, II and III are correct

    All three statements match the National Food Security Act, 2013: coverage ceilings, nutritional support for pregnant women and children, and the eldest woman (18+) as head of household. That is why (c) is the official key.

  4. D

    None of these

    The Act does contain these provisions, so ‘none’ is false.

Summary. Official key is (c). NFSA: 75% rural and 50% urban coverage, maternity/child nutrition focus, and eldest adult woman as household head. I, II and III are all correct.