1. When was the National Food Security Act (NFSA) enacted?
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A) July 5, 2013
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B) September 10, 2013
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C) August 15, 2014
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D) January 1, 2012
Answer: B) September 10, 2013
2. What is the primary objective of the NFSA?
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A) Providing free education
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B) Ensuring subsidized housing
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C) Offering subsidized food grains
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D) Promoting industrial growth
Answer: C) Ensuring subsidized food grains
3. Who is entitled to receive five kilograms of food grains per person per month under the NFSA?
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A) All households
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B) Priority households
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C) Urban populations only
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D) Pregnant women only
Answer: B) Priority households
4. Who is responsible for the identification of eligible households and the delivery of food grains under the NFSA?
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A) Central government
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B) United Nations
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C) State governments and Union Territories
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D) Non-governmental organizations
Answer: C) State governments and Union Territories
5. What entitlements do pregnant women and lactating mothers have under the NFSA?
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A) Free healthcare
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B) Free meals and maternity benefits
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C) Educational benefits
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D) Employment opportunities
Answer: B) Free meals and maternity benefits
6. Which age group of children is entitled to receive free meals under the NFSA?
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A) 1 to 6 years
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B) From 6 months to 14 years
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C) 15 to 18 years
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D) 14 to 18 years
Answer: B) From 6 months to 14 years
7. How does the NFSA emphasize ensuring transparency and efficiency in the delivery of food grains?
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A) By promoting traditional methods
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B) By discouraging the use of technology
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C) By relying on manual processes
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D) By using technology and the Aadhaar card
Answer: D) By using technology and the Aadhaar card
8. What does the National Food Security Commission monitor and evaluate?
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A) Industrial growth
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B) Implementation of NFSA
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C) Educational institutions
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D) Health services
Answer: B) Implementation of NFSA
9. How has the NFSA contributed to reducing hunger and malnutrition?
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A) By promoting fast food consumption
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B) By encouraging large-scale agriculture
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C) By providing subsidized food grains
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D) By implementing strict dietary restrictions
Answer: C) By providing subsidized food grains
10. What challenges are associated with the implementation of the NFSA?
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A) Excessive benefits
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B) Leakage in the PDS
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C) Lack of public interest
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D) Overidentification of beneficiaries
Answer: B) Leakage in the PDS
11. Which order provides guidelines for the implementation of the Public Distribution System (PDS) under the NFSA?
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A) National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013
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B) Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2017
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C) Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2015
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D) Right to Education Act, 2013
Answer: C) Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2015
12. What act aligns with the use of Aadhaar for ensuring transparency and efficiency in the delivery of food grains under the NFSA?
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A) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 by Parliament
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B) Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 by Parliament
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C) Consumer Protection Act, 2019 by Parliament
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D) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 by Parliament
Answer: B) Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 by Parliament
13. In the Right to Food Case (2018), what did the Supreme Court emphasize?
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A) How much right to education is important
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B) The significance of the right to food and effective NFSA implementation
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C) The need for environmental protection
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D) The enforcement of traffic regulations
Answer: B) The significance of the right to food and effective NFSA implementation
14. What issue did the Supreme Court address in the Aadhaar and PDS Case (2018)?
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A) Right to privacy concerns
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B) Mandatory use of PAN cards
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C) The mandatory use of Aadhaar in the PDS
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D) The validity of driving licenses
Answer: C) The mandatory use of Aadhaar in the PDS
15. What is the primary responsibility of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
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A) Regulating education standards
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B) Ensuring road safety
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C) Laying down standards for food products and ensuring their safety
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D) Enforcing environmental conservation measures
Answer: C) Laying down standards for food products and ensuring their safety
16. Which act provides the legal framework for the regulation of food products in India?
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A) RTI-Right to Information Act, 2005
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B) FSSA-Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
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C) EPA-Environmental Protection Act, 1986
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D) CPA-Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Answer: B) FSSA-Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
17. What do the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, provide?
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A) Guidelines for traffic regulations
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B) Standards for various food products, including preservation methods and additives
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C) Regulations for environmental conservation
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D) Standards for educational institutions
Answer: B) Standards for various food products, including preservation methods and additives
18. What do regulations and guidelines emphasize regarding hygiene and sanitary practices?
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A) Importance in fashion industry
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B) Relevance in automotive manufacturing
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C) Importance in food production and processing units
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D) Significance in space exploration
Answer: C) Importance in food production and processing units
19. What role do State Food Safety Departments play in conjunction with FSSAI?
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A) Regulating traffic rules
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B) Implementing and enforcing food safety standards at the state level
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C) Overseeing environmental conservation efforts
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D) Regulating educational institutions
Answer: B) Implementing and enforcing food safety standards at the state level
20. What do food preservation industries need to comply with?
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A) Traffic regulations
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B) Standards set by educational institutions
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C) Standards set by FSSAI
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D) Environmental conservation guidelines
Answer: C) Standards set by FSSAI
21. What is the primary focus of quality assurance tests and inspections conducted by FSSAI and state food safety departments?
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A) Traffic control measures
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B) Environmental protection
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C) Ensuring compliance with prescribed food standards
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D) Regulating educational practices
Answer: C) Ensuring compliance with prescribed food standards