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Which of the following are the objectives of the ‘National Nutrition Mission’?

  1. 1.To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
  2. 2.To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls, and women.
  3. 3.To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals, and unpolished rice.
  4. 4.To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1, 2 and 3 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 4 only
  4. D.3 and 4 only
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1 and 2 only

The National Nutrition Mission, now POSHAN Abhiyaan, was launched to combat malnutrition in India. Its primary goals include reducing stunting, wasting, and low birth weight among children, and tackling anaemia in women and children. Creating awareness among pregnant and lactating mothers is a key strategy for improving maternal and child nutrition.

Source: UPSC gs1 2017

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