National Nutrition Mission objectives
Question
Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 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.
Options
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
Explanation
The National Nutrition Mission (launched in 2017-18) has three main objectives: awareness-raising among vulnerable groups (statement 1 correct), reducing anaemia and malnutrition (statement 2 correct), and promoting consumption of nutritious foods including millets and coarse cereals (statement 3 correct). Statement 4 regarding specifically promoting poultry eggs is not listed as a primary objective of the mission, though protein sources are promoted generally. The mission focuses on holistic nutritional improvement rather than specific animal protein promotion. > KEY INSIGHT: National Nutrition Mission targets vulnerable populations and emphasizes traditional nutrient-rich foods (millets, coarse cereals) alongside awareness and disease reduction. Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2017
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q23
Subject
Current Affairs
Sub-topic
Government schemes and health programs
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
Government of India, NITI Aayog 2017
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