MCQ 1. Which of the following is NOT one of the six services under ICDS?
A) Supplementary Nutrition
B) Immunization
C) Pre-school non-formal education
D) Universal Maternity Cash Benefit
Explanation:
The six ICDS services are SNP, Immunization, Health Check-up, PSE, Referral, NHED. Maternity benefits come from PMMVY, not ICDS.
The six ICDS services are SNP, Immunization, Health Check-up, PSE, Referral, NHED. Maternity benefits come from PMMVY, not ICDS.
MCQ 2. Under ICDS, immunization is delivered primarily through:
A) Anganwadi system alone
B) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
C) Ministry of Women and Child Development
D) State Social Justice Departments
Explanation:
• Immunization under ICDS is delivered through MoHFW under Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), with support from Anganwadi Workers (AWWs).
• Immunization under ICDS is delivered through MoHFW under Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), with support from Anganwadi Workers (AWWs).
MCQ 3. The Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme includes which of the following components?
1) Anganwadi Services
2) Poshan Abhiyaan
3) Scheme for Adolescent Girls
4) National Creche Scheme
Select the correct answer:
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 2, 3 and 4
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 2, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Poshan 2.0 (2021–22 onwards) merged all 4 components listed above.
• Poshan 2.0 (2021–22 onwards) merged all 4 components listed above.
MCQ 4. The primary goal of Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 is:
A) Enhancing women’s participation in Panchayats
B) Reducing malnutrition among women, children, and adolescents
C) Providing universal creche facilities in India
D) Providing 100% digital schools in rural India
Explanation:
• The mission focuses on improving nutrition outcomes through service delivery strengthening, monitoring, and better infrastructure.
• The mission focuses on improving nutrition outcomes through service delivery strengthening, monitoring, and better infrastructure.
MCQ 5. Consider the following statements about Poshan Tracker App:
1) It provides real-time monitoring of service delivery at Anganwadi Centres.
2) It uses Aadhaar-based authentication of beneficiaries.
3) It is developed by NITI Aayog and Ministry of Health jointly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• 1: Correct → Real-time growth monitoring, service delivery tracking.
• 2: Correct → Aadhaar-seeded verification used.
• 3: Incorrect → Developed by Ministry of Women and Child Development, not NITI/Health.
• 1: Correct → Real-time growth monitoring, service delivery tracking.
• 2: Correct → Aadhaar-seeded verification used.
• 3: Incorrect → Developed by Ministry of Women and Child Development, not NITI/Health.
MCQ 6. Which among the following is a major reform under Poshan 2.0?
A) Direct cash transfer replacing Take-Home Rations
B) Distribution of fortified rice through Anganwadis
C) Universal coverage of maternity benefits
D) Shifting ICDS to Ministry of Health
Explanation:
• Poshan 2.0 emphasizes nutrition quality improvement, including fortified nutrition interventions through Anganwadi channels.
• Poshan 2.0 emphasizes nutrition quality improvement, including fortified nutrition interventions through Anganwadi channels.
MCQ 7. Community-Based Events (CBEs) under ICDS focus on:
1) Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF)
2) Growth monitoring
3) Panchayat elections
4) Poshan Maah celebrations
Select the correct answer:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 4
C) 1 only
D) 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• CBEs focus on counselling, IYCF, growth monitoring, and nutrition awareness.
• Poshan Maah is a separate nationwide event, not a CBE.
• CBEs focus on counselling, IYCF, growth monitoring, and nutrition awareness.
• Poshan Maah is a separate nationwide event, not a CBE.
MCQ 8. Which of the following are beneficiaries under ICDS?
1) Children (0–6 years)
2) Adolescent girls
3) Pregnant women
4) Lactating mothers
Select the correct answer:
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• ICDS covers young children, pregnant & lactating women, and also adolescent girls (through related ICDS ecosystem components).
• ICDS covers young children, pregnant & lactating women, and also adolescent girls (through related ICDS ecosystem components).
MCQ 9. Which of the following features is unique to Saksham Anganwadi?
A) Smart Anganwadis with solar power, CCTV, and toys
B) Cash transfers to all Anganwadi Workers monthly
C) Mandatory biometric attendance for all AWWs
D) Universal childcare centres in all villages
Explanation:
• Saksham Anganwadi focuses on Smart Anganwadis with digital devices, growth monitoring tools, and upgraded infrastructure.
• Saksham Anganwadi focuses on Smart Anganwadis with digital devices, growth monitoring tools, and upgraded infrastructure.
MCQ 10. Which ministry implements ICDS?
A) Ministry of Health
B) Ministry of Women and Child Development
C) Ministry of Human Resource Development
D) Ministry of Social Justice
Explanation:
• ICDS is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
• ICDS is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).