Q40. Which of the following is/are the Beneficiaries under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)?

1. Children below the age of 2 years

2. Pregnant women

3. Lactating mothers

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

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(b) Only 2 and 3

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(d) All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
(b) Only 2 and 3

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme was launched on 2nd October, 1975.

The beneficiaries under the Scheme are children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

The ICDS Scheme offers a package of six services, viz.

1. Supplementary Nutrition

2. Pre-school non-formal education

3. Nutrition and health education

4. Immunization

5. Health check-up and

6. Referral services

The last three services are related to health and are provided by Ministry/Department of Health and Family Welfare through NRHM & Health system.

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एकीकृत बाल विकास सेवा (ICDS) योजना के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
1. इसका उद्देश्य 0-6 वर्ष आयु वर्ग के बच्चों के पोषण और स्वास्थ्य की स्थिति में सुधार करना है।
2. गर्भवती और स्तनपान कराने वाली माताएँ भी योजना का एक लक्ष्य समूह बनाती हैं।
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Q. Q14. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme aims to provide many services to children that includes:
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Q40. Which of the following is/are the Beneficiaries under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)? 1. Children below the age of 2 years 2. Pregnant women 3. Lactating mothers Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Q40. Which of the following is/are the Beneficiaries under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)?

1. Children below the age of 2 years

2. Pregnant women

3. Lactating mothers

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?