Programme of Nutrition and Health in India (MDMP, ICDS, National Food Security Mission)
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Question No. 1
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The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched in which year?
A.
1975
B.
1990
C.
1980
D.
1985
Question No. 2
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ICDS scheme is implemented under which ministry of the Government of India?
A.
Ministry of Rural Development
B.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
D.
Ministry of Education
Question No. 3
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Which of the following is
NOT
a service provided under ICDS?
A.
Immunization
B.
Referral services
C.
Supplementary Nutrition Programme
D.
Higher secondary education
Question No. 4
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The primary platform for delivering ICDS services at the grassroots level is:
A.
Primary Health Centers
B.
Community Health Centers
C.
Anganwadi Centers
D.
District Hospitals
Question No. 5
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The
target age group
for children covered under ICDS Supplementary Nutrition Programme is:
A.
0-10 years
B.
0-6 years
C.
0-3 years
D.
6-12 years
Question No. 6
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Under ICDS, supplementary nutrition is provided for
how many days
in a year?
A.
200 days
B.
250 days
C.
365 days
D.
300 days
Question No. 7
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The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was launched in India in which year?
A.
1995
B.
2000
C.
1990
D.
1985
Question No. 8
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PM POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) is the new name for which scheme?
A.
National Food Security Mission
B.
National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools
C.
POSHAN Abhiyaan
D.
ICDS
Question No. 9
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Under PM POSHAN, primary school children (Classes I-V) should receive
how many calories
per day?
A.
450 calories
B.
700 calories
C.
550 calories
D.
350 calories
Question No. 10
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The quantity of
food grains
provided per child per day under PM POSHAN for upper primary students is:
A.
200 grams
B.
125 grams
C.
100 grams
D.
150 grams
Question No. 11
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POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) was launched in which year?
A.
2015
B.
2020
C.
2016
D.
2018
Question No. 12
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The
target
set by POSHAN Abhiyaan for reducing stunting in children (0-6 years) by 2022 was:
A.
From 38.4% to 35%
B.
From 38.4% to 25%
C.
From 38.4% to 20%
D.
From 38.4% to 30%
Question No. 13
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Which of the following is
NOT
a key pillar of POSHAN Abhiyaan?
A.
Industrialization
B.
Jan Andolan (Mass Movement)
C.
Convergence
D.
Use of technology
Question No. 14
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Poshan Vatikas (Nutri-gardens) under POSHAN Abhiyaan are established to provide access to:
A.
Financial assistance
B.
Fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants
C.
Educational materials
D.
Medical equipment
Question No. 15
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The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in which year?
A.
2005
B.
2010
C.
2012
D.
2007
Question No. 16
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Which crops are primarily targeted under the National Food Security Mission?
A.
Rice, wheat, and pulses
B.
Cotton, sugarcane, and jute
C.
Spices and condiments
D.
Tea, coffee, and rubber
Question No. 17
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The
original target
set by NFSM (by end of Eleventh Plan) for increasing rice production was:
A.
5 million tonnes
B.
15 million tonnes
C.
20 million tonnes
D.
10 million tonnes
Question No. 18
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NFSM is implemented by which ministry?
A.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
B.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
C.
Ministry of Rural Development
D.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Question No. 19
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Under ICDS, the Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SABLA) targets girls in which age group?
A.
6-10 years
B.
15-18 years
C.
11-14 years
D.
18-21 years
Question No. 20
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The
honorarium
paid to Cook-cum-Helpers (CCH) under PM POSHAN per month is:
A.
Rs. 500
B.
Rs. 1500
C.
Rs. 1000
D.
Rs. 2000
Question No. 21
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The
transportation assistance
for food grains under PM POSHAN for most states (except NER and Himalayan states) is:
A.
Rs. 50 per quintal
B.
Rs. 125 per quintal
C.
Rs. 75 per quintal
D.
Rs. 100 per quintal
Question No. 22
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Which committee is responsible for
day-to-day management
of the Mid-Day Meal program at the school level?
A.
District Level Committee
B.
Block Level Committee
C.
School Management Committee (SMC)
D.
State Level Committee
Question No. 23
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Under ICDS, children aged
6 months to 3 years
receive supplementary nutrition providing:
A.
500 calories and 12-15 grams protein
B.
700 calories and 20 grams protein
C.
450 calories and 12 grams protein
D.
300 calories and 8-10 grams protein
Question No. 24
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The
annual budget
initially approved for POSHAN Abhiyaan for 3 years (2017-18 onwards) was:
A.
Rs. 5000 crore
B.
Rs. 12000 crore
C.
Rs. 7000 crore
D.
Rs. 9046.17 crore
Question No. 25
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Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is a
realigned version
of:
A.
Only POSHAN Abhiyaan
B.
POSHAN Abhiyaan, Anganwadi Services, and Scheme for Adolescent Girls
C.
Only Mid-Day Meal Scheme
D.
Only ICDS
Question No. 26
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Under NFSM, which objective relates to environmental sustainability?
A.
Promote mechanization only
B.
Increase food grain production only
C.
Increase imports of fertilizers
D.
Restore soil health and productivity
Question No. 27
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Pre-School Education (PSE) under ICDS is considered the
backbone
because:
A.
It replaces primary schools
B.
It is mandatory for school admission
C.
All ICDS services converge at Anganwadi centers providing PSE
D.
It provides formal degree education
Question No. 28
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The
cost of food grains
supplied under PM POSHAN for rice per kilogram is:
A.
Rs. 2 per kg
B.
Rs. 5 per kg
C.
Rs. 3 per kg
D.
Rs. 1 per kg
Question No. 29
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Which
real-time monitoring system
is used for daily monitoring of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?
A.
Annual surveys
B.
IVRS/SMS/Mobile Application
C.
Manual registers only
D.
Biometric attendance
Question No. 30
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Health and Nutrition Education under ICDS targets women in which age group?
A.
15-45 years
B.
18-30 years
C.
25-50 years
D.
10-15 years
Question No. 31
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Under PM POSHAN, the
cooking cost
per child per day (w.e.f. April 2020) for primary classes is:
A.
Rs. 5.50
B.
Rs. 7.45
C.
Rs. 4.97
D.
Rs. 3.50
Question No. 32
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The
primary objective
of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme was to:
A.
Provide employment to cooks
B.
Increase enrollment, attendance, and retention in schools
C.
Replace home meals
D.
Reduce food wastage
Question No. 33
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POSHAN Abhiyaan targets to reduce
anemia
among young children annually by:
A.
2% per annum
B.
3% per annum
C.
1% per annum
D.
5% per annum
Question No. 34
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Which of the following is a
direct benefit
under the National Food Security Act, 2013?
A.
PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal)
B.
Free housing
C.
Free transportation
D.
Free electricity
Question No. 35
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The
Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (MME)
charges under PM POSHAN are:
A.
1% of recurring Central assistance
B.
3% of recurring Central assistance
C.
2% of recurring Central assistance
D.
5% of recurring Central assistance
Question No. 36
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Under ICDS, growth monitoring of children
below 3 years
is done:
A.
Once every month
B.
Once every quarter
C.
Once every six months
D.
Once every week
Question No. 37
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The
funding pattern
for ICDS is:
A.
Funded by international organizations
B.
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (Centre and State share costs)
C.
Fully funded by Central Government
D.
Fully funded by State Government
Question No. 38
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Which ministry implements PM POSHAN scheme?
A.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B.
Ministry of Education
C.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
D.
Ministry of Rural Development
Question No. 39
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Tithi Bhojan practice under Mid-Day Meal Scheme refers to:
A.
Quality testing of food
B.
Community members sponsoring meals on special occasions
C.
Daily meal monitoring
D.
Monthly nutrition assessment
Question No. 40
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Under NFSM, which component provides
financial support
to farmers?
A.
Vehicle subsidies
B.
Housing schemes
C.
Free land allocation
D.
Provision of high-quality seeds and fertilizers
Question No. 41
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Immunization services under ICDS protect children against
how many diseases
?
A.
Ten diseases
B.
Eight diseases
C.
Six diseases
D.
Four diseases
Question No. 42
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The
Fair Average Quality (FAQ)
standard for food grains under PM POSHAN ensures:
A.
Food grains are organic
B.
Food grains are imported
C.
Food grains are polished
D.
Food grains are of acceptable minimum quality
Question No. 43
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Convergence under POSHAN Abhiyaan involves coordination with which of the following?
A.
Only education department
B.
Only health department
C.
Multiple ministries including Health, Rural Development, WASH, Education
D.
Only agriculture department
Question No. 44
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Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) in India number approximately:
A.
1.4 million
B.
2.0 million
C.
0.5 million
D.
1.0 million
Question No. 45
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Under PM POSHAN,
food fortification
includes use of:
A.
Processed foods only
B.
Imported ingredients
C.
Regular salt and oil
D.
Double fortified salt and fortified rice/wheat
Question No. 46
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Social Audit of Mid-Day Meal Scheme involves:
A.
International organizations
B.
Private auditors only
C.
Only government officials
D.
Community participation and public scrutiny
Question No. 47
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The
IYCF strategy
emphasized in POSHAN Abhiyaan stands for:
A.
International Young Child Feeding
B.
Infant and Young Child Feeding
C.
Integrated Youth Care Framework
D.
Improved Youth Care Facilities
Question No. 48
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Under ICDS, referral services are provided for:
A.
Cases requiring medical attention beyond primary care
B.
Only vaccination
C.
School admissions
D.
Employment opportunities
Question No. 49
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MDM-MIS portal is used for:
A.
Online monitoring of Mid-Day Meal Scheme
B.
Teacher recruitment
C.
Online shopping
D.
Student admissions
Question No. 50
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The
primary target beneficiaries
of POSHAN Abhiyaan include all EXCEPT:
A.
Children 0-6 years
B.
Elderly citizens above 60 years
C.
Pregnant women
D.
Lactating mothers
Question No. 51
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Under PM POSHAN, the
protein requirement
per child per day for upper primary students is:
A.
15 grams
B.
10 grams
C.
25 grams
D.
20 grams
Question No. 52
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The
nodal officer
at district level for MDM implementation is typically:
A.
District Collector/Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat
B.
District Education Officer
C.
Block Development Officer
D.
Superintendent of Police
Question No. 53
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NFSM focuses on
coarse cereals
which include:
A.
Rice and wheat
B.
Only millets
C.
Maize, jowar, bajra, and ragi
D.
Only maize
Question No. 54
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Under ICDS, Take Home Ration (THR) is primarily given to:
A.
Adolescent boys
B.
Children 6 months to 3 years and pregnant/lactating mothers
C.
All adult women
D.
All school children
Question No. 55
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The
approval period
for the current PM POSHAN scheme is:
A.
2018-19 to 2022-23
B.
2022-23 to 2026-27
C.
2020-21 to 2024-25
D.
2021-22 to 2025-26
Question No. 56
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Under MDM, if a student does not receive the meal on any school day, they are entitled to:
A.
Food Security Allowance
B.
Double meal next day
C.
Compensation from teacher
D.
Extra holiday
Question No. 57
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The
ECD/ECCE
intervention under POSHAN Abhiyaan refers to:
A.
Educational Certificate Distribution
B.
Early Childhood Development/Early Childhood Care and Education
C.
Economic Development
D.
Environmental Conservation
Question No. 58
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Under PM POSHAN,
inspection requirements
mandate that at least what percentage of schools should be inspected every quarter?
A.
25%
B.
15%
C.
10%
D.
50%
Question No. 59
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NFSM aims to
reduce reliance
on:
A.
Domestic food grain production
B.
Mechanized farming
C.
Imports of food grains and edible oils
D.
Organic farming
Question No. 60
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The
behavior change communication
strategy under ICDS for nutrition education is known as:
A.
ABC strategy
B.
ECC strategy
C.
NCC strategy
D.
BCC strategy
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