Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The National Food for Work Programme was launched in 2004 in 150 most backward districts of the country.
  2. It is implemented as a 100% centrally sponsored programme.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The National Food for Work Programme was launched on 14th November, 2004 in 150 most backward districts of the country with the objective to intensify generation of supplementary wage employment. Statement 2 is correct: It is implemented as a 100% centrally sponsored programme. However, the transportation cost, handling charges and taxes on foodgrains are responsibility of the states.

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