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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has topped in the state ranking for implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) through ration shops?
A
Jharkhand
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chhattisgarh government was the first who took the initiative to pass the first food security act in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among the 20 big states and Union Territories (UTs), Odisha topped the list while Goa came last. Tripura ranked first and Ladakh came last among the 14 smaller states and UTs. The states and UTs were ranked based on three parameters for the year 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was introduced into India’s parliament on 22 December 2011, promulgated as a presidential ordinance on 5 July 2013, and enacted into law on 12 September 2013. Government of Odisha announced implementation of the act in 14 district from 17 November 2015. Government of Assam implemented the Act on 24 December 2015.

Detailed explanation-4: -Odisha topped the list of 34 states and Union territories (UTs). Ladakh was ranked last on the index.

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