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Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, what percentage of the rural and urban population in India is legally entitled to receive subsidized foodgrains?

A. 50% rural and 25% urban
B. 60% rural and 40% urban
C. 75% rural and 50% urban✓ Correct Answer
D. 80% rural and 60% urban

💡 Solution & Explanation

The National Food Security Act of 2013 legally entitles up to 75 percent of the rural population and 50 percent of the urban population to receive highly subsidized foodgrains under the targeted public distribution system. It covers roughly two-thirds of the entire Indian population to ensure nutritional security. Welfare legislation questions are prominent in social sector schemes.

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