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IDBI Assistant Manager
IMPORTANT
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With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 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 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 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)I and II
(b)II Only
(c)I and III
(d)III Only

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Important Questions on Poverty in India
HARD
IDBI Assistant Manager
IMPORTANT
In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because:
