The 'National Food Security Act' (NFSA) was enacted in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'National Food Security Act' (NFSA) was enacted in:
A. 2013
B. 2005
C. 2000
D. 2016
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The National Food Security Act was passed in 2013, providing subsidized food grains to up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban population under the PDS.

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