Multiple choice

During which five year plan was the system of mid-day meals commenced?

  1. 5th Plan

  2. 6th Plan

  3. 7th Plan

  4. 8th Plan

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The mid-day meal scheme was formally launched as a centrally sponsored scheme during the 8th Five Year Plan (1992-1997). However, it had been operational in some states since the 1980s, including Tamil Nadu where it was introduced by K. Kamaraj in the 1960s.