Nutrition Programs — Prelims Questions
Which of the following statements regarding POSHAN Abhiyaan is/are correct? 1. It aims to reduce stunting, wasting, and underweight among children, and anemia among women and adolescent girls. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 3. It uses an ICT-based real-time monitoring system. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following services are part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme? 1. Supplementary Nutrition Programme 2. Pre-school Non-formal Education 3. Immunization 4. Vocational Training for Adolescent Girls Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The term 'Thousand Day' approach, often mentioned in the context of nutrition programs, refers to the critical period from:
Which of the following constitutional provisions forms the basis for the State's responsibility to improve public health and nutrition?
Consider the following statements regarding the findings of NFHS-5 (2019-21) related to nutrition in India: 1. Stunting among children under five years has shown a significant decline compared to NFHS-4. 2. Wasting among children under five years has increased in several states. 3. Anemia prevalence among women (15-49 years) has decreased across most states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary role of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) in the context of India's nutrition programs?
Consider the following statements regarding the Mid Day Meal Scheme (now PM POSHAN): 1. It aims to enhance enrollment and retention in primary and upper primary schools. 2. It provides hot cooked meals to children in government and government-aided schools. 3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a direct objective of POSHAN Abhiyaan?
The concept of 'Poshan Vatikas' under POSHAN 2.0 primarily aims to:
Which of the following is a key challenge in the effective implementation of nutrition programs in India?