Health and Nutrition Justice — Prelims Questions

With reference to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, consider the following statements: 1. It covers up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population. 2. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to maternity benefit of at least Rs. 6,000. 3. Children up to 14 years of age are entitled to nutritious meals through the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions directly mandates the State to regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties?

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Hunger Index (GHI): 1. The GHI is calculated based on four indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality. 2. India's ranking in the GHI 2023 placed it in the 'moderate' category of hunger. 3. Child wasting is defined as low weight-for-height, indicating acute undernutrition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are the components of the Ayushman Bharat scheme? 1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) 2. Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) 3. National Health Mission (NHM) 4. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following statements about the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is/are correct? 1. It provides supplementary nutrition, immunization, and health check-ups for children aged 0-6 years. 2. It also offers pre-school non-formal education. 3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are beneficiaries of the scheme. Select the correct answer using the code given below: