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IDBI Assistant Manager
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With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements:

I. The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised grains.

II. 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.

III. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Important Questions on Poverty in India

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IDBI Assistant Manager
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In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because: