Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Under the ICDS programme school going children are provided supplementary food providing 500Kcal and 12-15g protein.
Statement (II): The main objective of ICDS programme is to improve school enrolment, attendance and to reduce dropout rates.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

To avoid confusion:
- ICDS target group \(\rightarrow\) Preschool children (0-6 years), pregnant and lactating mothers (administered via Anganwadi centers).
- Mid-Day Meal target group \(\rightarrow\) Primary and upper-primary school-going children (6-14 years).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B