Question

Which of the following are the objectives of "National Nutrition Mission"?

1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.

2. To reduce the incidence of anemia 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.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 3 and 4 only

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) 1 and 2 only

While this mission will certainly increase consumption of millets, coarse cereals and eggs once people become aware of their nutritional benefits, but promoting their 'consumption' is not the explicit objective of this mission. Explicitly stated objectives are only 1 and 2.