polity medium mcq

As per the Draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the proposed AAY entitlement replaces the existing fixed household allocation with what structure?

  1. 10 kg per person, capped at 40 kg per household
  2. 7 kg per person per month, capped at 35 kg per household
  3. 5 kg per person, no household cap
  4. 35 kg per household, increased to 40 kg for large families

Answer: 7 kg per person per month, capped at 35 kg per household

The draft proposes providing each AAY beneficiary 7 kg of foodgrains per month, subject to a maximum limit of 35 kg per household, replacing the existing flat 35 kg per household regardless of family size.
Topic Polity & Governance — Welfare Schemes
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims & Mains (GS2), SSC CGL, State PSC