Under the Integrated Child Development Scheme, steps have been taken to eradicate ___________ among children.

Malnutrition

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Illiteracy

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Diseases

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Lack of living space

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The correct option is A Malnutrition

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is a government welfare programme which provides food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 years of age and their mothers. In addition to fighting malnutrition and ill health, the programme also intends to combat gender inequality.

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