Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct options:
(A). Proteins are made of amino acids.
(B). Essential amino acids are those which the body cannot synthesise in the required amounts.
(C). Mid Day Meal Programme of Government of India exclusively targets beggars, street vendors, etc.
(D). ICDS scheme of Government of India predominantly supports the nutritional requirement of 0-6 years children in the country.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (B), (C) and (D) only
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
• D. (A) and (B) only

Hint:

Remember, the Mid Day Meal Programme aims to enhance school attendance and nutrition among children, while ICDS targets early childhood nutrition and health.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

• Statement (A): Proteins are macromolecules formed from amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
• Statement (B): Essential amino acids, which the human body cannot produce, must be sourced from the diet.
• Statement (C): The Mid Day Meal Programme primarily serves school-aged children, not beggars or street vendors.
• Statement (D): The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme provides nutritional support to children aged 0-6 years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
Thus, the accurate combination comprises (A), (B), and (D).