Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The One Nation One Ration Card scheme allows portability of food grains.
Reason (R): It relies on Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication."
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
The One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme allows beneficiaries to access their subsidised food grains anywhere in India, ensuring portability across states. This portability is possible because the scheme relies on Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication to verify identity at the point of distribution, preventing duplication and fraud.