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With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013.

Consider the following statements:

1. The families coming under the category of "below poverty line (BPL)" only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains. 2. The eldest women in a household, of age 18 years or above,shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card. 3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a "take-home ration" of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only