Question

Which of the following is unrelated to the objectives of the ‘family planning programmes'?

• A. Achieve population stabilization
• B. Create awareness about sex-related aspects of society
• C. Provide infrastructural and professional expertise
• D. Solve the problem of illiteracy and housing caused due to population explosion

Answer 1

The correct option is D Solve the problem of illiteracy and housing caused due to population explosion

The family planning programme or RCH (Reproductive and Child Health programme) was initiated in 1951.
Its objective were as follows:

• Creating awareness about sex-related aspects of society
• Providing facilities such as infrastructure, professional expertise as well as material support aimed at achieving reproductive health
• Achieve population stabilization by decreasing infant and maternal mortality rates and morbidity rates

Government programmes such as Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana aim at solving the problems of illiteracy and housing respectively.