Multiple choice

Directions: The short passage below is followed by a question based on its content. Answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.

But this will require planning, coordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to the district level. The onus for coordinating and implementing the National Plan of Action on Nutrition could be given to the women and child department but, if it is to be effective, it must be given ministerial status. Intersectoral committees will also be necessary at the State level and the district magistrates must be made accountable for the total social development of the area. The success of the adult literacy programme in certain districts has shown that wonders can be achieved by a DM. States should also formulate their own plans on the basis of the national policy to suit their special needs. Rajasthan has already done so by developing a hugely successful two-day village contact drive that informs people of the services available under ICDS, while Orissa is attempting to create grain banks. These are small beginnings but they could go a long way in bettering the nutritional levels of the children and in time of the population as a whole.

The passage is

  1. providing awareness regarding the despondent situation of nutrition in India

  2. a suggestion for an effective plan to be implemented for healthy nutritional levels

  3. telling about pathetic conditions of women and children today

  4. taking about the need for a DM

  5. emphasizing the need to emulate the adult literacy programmes

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 The passage basically talks about nutrition levels in India. Option (1) and (2) are close options that talks about nutrition levels in India. Between options (1) and (2), (2) discusses a plan for effective implementation for developing healthy nutritional levels by quoting examples of other successes of government programmes. This marks option (2) as correct.