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Consider the following statements about the 'Mid-Day Meal' Scheme:
(A) The Scheme runs under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
(B) This Scheme covers students from class 1 to 8.
(C) The Mid-Day Meal is distributed during vacation also.
(D) Generally, Mid-Day Meal is distributed on school days.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Remember, the Mid-Day Meal Scheme is under the Ministry of Education and operates during school days only.
Updated On: Mar 17, 2026
  • (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (A), (B), (C) and (D).
  • (B), (C) and (D) only.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The 'Mid-Day Meal' Scheme, currently named PM POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman), is executed by the Ministry of Education, and not by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. This initiative offers complimentary cooked meals to students in classes 1 through 8 attending government and government-supported schools. Meals are typically provided on school days only, excluding vacation periods. Its main goals are to improve nutrition and increase school attendance.
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