Question

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Nutrition Programmes)	List-II (Type/aim of Nutrition Programmes)
(A) Saksham Anganwadi (ICDS)	(I) Nutrient Deficiency Control Programme
(B) PMPOSHAN (Mid Day Meal Programme)	(II) Food Security Programme
(C) Antodaya Anna Yojana	(III) Outreach programme for ECC
(D) NIDDCP	(IV) Food Supplementation Programme

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
• B. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
• C. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
• D. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To correctly match List-I with List-II for the nutrition programs, analyze the objective or category of each program in List-I:

1. Saksham Anganwadi (ICDS): This integrated program offers early childhood care (ECC), including supplementary nutrition, healthcare, and preschool education. It corresponds to (III) Outreach programme for ECC.
2. PMPOSHAN (Mid Day Meal Programme): This national program aims to enhance the nutritional status of school-aged children through meal provision. It is categorized as (IV) Food Supplementation Programme.
3. Antodaya Anna Yojana: This initiative provides heavily subsidized food to the nation's poorest families. It aligns with (II) Food Security Programme.
4. NIDDCP (National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme): This program targets the control and eradication of iodine deficiency disorders. It is classified as a (I) Nutrient Deficiency Control Programme.

The accurate pairings are: (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I).