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    Question

    Consider the following Statements. (i) Pradhan

    Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme is one of the foremost rights based centrally sponsored schemes. (ii) It was earlier known as National Programme for Mid-Day Meal in Schools (iii) It covers all school children studying Classes I-VIII in government and government-aided schools.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I, II, and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme earlier known as ‘National Programme for Mid-Day Meal in Schools’ is one of the foremost rights based centrally sponsored schemes. It covers all school children studying in Balvatika (just before class I) and Classes I-VIII in government and government-aided schools. The objectives of the PM POSHAN are to address two of the pressing problems for majority of children in India, viz., hunger and education by: improving the nutritional status of children studying in classes I – VIII in government and government-aided schools; encouraging poor children, belonging to disadvantaged sections, to attend school more regularly and help them concentrate on classroom activities; and providing nutritional support to children of elementary stage in drought / disaster affected areas during summer vacation.

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