With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements.1. The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains.2. The eldest women 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.3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'takehome ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements.<br />1. The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains.<br />2. The eldest women 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.<br />3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'takehome ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?






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