Q96 (IAS/2002) Economy › Schemes, Inclusion & Social Sector › Schemes, Inclusion & Social Sector

Which reference to the government’s welfare schemes, consider the following statements : 1. Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, the food grains are available to the poorest of the poor families at Rs 2 per kg for wheat and Rs. 3 per kg for rice 2. Under the National Old Age Pension Scheme, the old and destitute are provided Rs 75 per month as Central pension, in addition to the amount provided by most State Governments. 3. Government of India has allocated 25 kg food grains per Below Poverty Line family per month, at less than half the economic cost. Which of these statements are correct ?

A

1 and 2

B

1 and 3

C

2 and 3

D

1, 2 and 3

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