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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 anaemia among young children, ad- olescent girls and women.3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and un- polished rice.4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.Select the correct answer using the code given below :

a1 and 2 only
b1, 2 and 3 only
c1, 2 and 4 only
d3 and 4 only
✓ Correct answer: b) 1, 2 and 3 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct: A key goal is raising aware- ness about malnutrition, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and lactating mothers.Statement 2 is correct: The mission aims to reduce anemia prevalence among children, adolescent girls, and women through dietary diversification and micronutrient supplementa- tion.Statement 3 is correct: The program promotes nutrient-rich foods, including millets and unpolished rice, to enhance di- etary diversity.Statement 4 is incorrect: While eggs are recommended as a pro- tein source, the mission does not specifically promote poultry eggs.168

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