With reference to the National Food Security Act, 2013, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Central Government is responsible for the procurement of food grains, identification o…

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With reference to the National Food Security Act, 2013, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Central Government is responsible for the procurement of food grains, identification of beneficiaries and issuance of ration cards. 2. In Chandigarh, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh, the Act is implemented in the cash transfer mode, under which food subsidy is transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries. 3. The oldest woman of the household, aged 18 years or above, is mandated to be the head of the household for the purpose of issuing ration cards under the Act. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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3 only

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Explanation: Only statement 3 is correct: states identify beneficiaries under the NFSA, and the DBT food-subsidy mode applies to Chandigarh, Puducherry and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Answer: C. 3 only

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Answer: C. 3 only

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