Mid Day Meal Scheme — MCQ Practice

Which of the following statements about the Mid Day Meal Scheme (now PM POSHAN Abhiyaan) is/are correct? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme covering children in government and government-aided primary and upper primary schools. 2. The Supreme Court's judgment in PUCL vs Union of India (2001) mandated the provision of dry rations instead of cooked meals. 3. Under PM POSHAN Abhiyaan, pre-primary children (Bal Vatika) have been included as beneficiaries. 4. The National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 provides a legal entitlement to mid-day meals for eligible children.

Which of the following constitutional provisions primarily forms the basis for the Mid Day Meal Scheme in India? (A) Article 19 (Right to Freedom) (B) Article 21A (Right to Education) (C) Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) (D) Article 51A (Fundamental Duties)

Consider the following features introduced under PM POSHAN Abhiyaan: 1. Inclusion of pre-primary children (Bal Vatika). 2. Promotion of 'Poshan Vatikas' (nutritional gardens). 3. Mandatory Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of cooking cost to all beneficiaries. 4. Encouragement of 'Tithi Bhojan' for community participation. Which of the above features are correct?

Regarding the funding pattern of PM POSHAN Abhiyaan, which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Mid Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN Abhiyaan)?