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Which of the following statement (s) is/ are correct regarding the features of National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013?

1) It gives special focus on the nutritional support to women and children.

2) It provides for coverage of up to 50% of the rural population and up to 75% of the urban population for receiving subsidized food-grains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).

3) It provides maternity benefit to pregnant women and lactating mother.

Select the correct option

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1 only

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Explanation:

- 2nd statement is incorrect because the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 provides for coverage of up to 75% of the rural population and up to 50% of the urban population for receiving subsidized food-grains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) that is covers about two-thirds of the population.