UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. 4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 4 only
  4. 3 and 4 only

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 2 only

Explanation

NNM (POSHAN Abhiyaan) targets malnutrition awareness among pregnant/lactating women and reducing anaemia among children, adolescent girls, and women. It does not specifically promote millet/coarse cereal consumption or poultry egg consumption as stated objectives, ruling out statements 3 and 4.

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