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    Question

    Consider the following statements in regards to Midday

    meal scheme 1. The Midday meal scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1995. 2. It is the world’s largest school meal programme aimed to attain the goal of universalization of primary education. 3. In 2020, it was renamed as 'Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman' scheme (PM Poshan Scheme) Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
    A 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Midday meal scheme (under the Ministry of Education) is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched in 1995. It is the world’s largest school meal programme aimed to attain the goal of universalization of primary education. Provides cooked meals to every child within the age group of six to fourteen years studying in classes I to VIII who enrolls and attends the school. In 2021, it was renamed as 'Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman' scheme (PM Poshan Scheme) and it also covers students of balvatikas (children in the 3–5-year age group) from pre-primary classes.

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