What is the objective of the National Food Security Act, 2013 in India?
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To increase food production through the Green Revolution
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To provide food and nutritional security at affordable prices
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To address chronic hunger among urban populations
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To prioritize self-sufficiency in foodgrains production
Answer:
Answer by Student
So, the correct answer is (B): To provide food and nutritional security at affordable prices
Detailed Explanation by Teachoo
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Let’s check all the options and their objectives
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Option A: To increase food production through the Green Revolution
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The Green Revolution was a period of agricultural transformation in India from the 1960s to the 1980s, which increased food production through the use of high-yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, irrigation and mechanization. It was not related to the National Food Security Act, 2013, which was enacted much later.
This option is
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Option B: To provide food and nutritional security at affordable prices
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The National Food Security Act, of 2013 provides for food and nutritional security life at affordable prices and enables people to live a life with dignity. Under this act, 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population have been categorized as eligible households for food security. It also provides nutritional support to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children through various schemes such as Integrated Child Development Services, Mid-Day Meal, and maternity benefits. It also recognizes the right to food as a legal entitlement for eligible households.
This option is
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Option C: To address chronic hunger among urban populations
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The National Food Security Act, 2013 mainly focuses on the rural population, as it covers up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population under its ambit. It does not specifically address the issue of chronic hunger among urban populations, which may require different interventions such as urban poverty alleviation programs, social security schemes, and food banks.
This option is
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- Option D: To prioritize self-sufficiency in food grains production - The National Food Security Act, 2013 does not directly deal with the issue of self-sufficiency in food grains production, which is a matter of agricultural policy and planning. The Act mainly deals with the distribution and consumption of food grains by eligible households at subsidized rates. However, the Act does have a provision for advancing food and nutritional security by promoting diversified and nutritious food production. This option is incorrect .❌
Thus, option (B): To provide food and nutritional security at affordable prices is correct .
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