National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education

National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) is a flagship programme of the Government of India that aims to provide nutritional support to primary school children in India. The programme was launched in 2004-05 and is implemented by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. To provide nutritional support to primary school children in India.
  2. To improve the quality of education in primary schools.
  3. To increase the enrolment of children in primary schools.
  4. To reduce the dropout rate in primary schools.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) launched?

  1. 2004-05
  2. 2005-06
  3. 2006-07
  4. 2007-08
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Ministry of Human Resource Development
  2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  3. Ministry of Women and Child Development
  4. Ministry of Rural Development
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the key components of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Mid-day meal scheme
  2. Iron and folic acid supplementation
  3. Vitamin A supplementation
  4. Deworming
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the target group of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Primary school children in India
  2. Pre-school children in India
  3. Adolescent girls in India
  4. Pregnant women in India
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many children are covered under the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. 120 million
  2. 130 million
  3. 140 million
  4. 150 million
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the budget of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Rs. 10,000 crore
  2. Rs. 12,000 crore
  3. Rs. 14,000 crore
  4. Rs. 16,000 crore
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the impact of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) on the health and nutritional status of primary school children in India?

  1. Improved health and nutritional status
  2. Reduced incidence of anemia
  3. Reduced incidence of vitamin A deficiency
  4. Reduced incidence of intestinal worm infestation
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the impact of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) on the enrolment and attendance of primary school children in India?

  1. Increased enrolment
  2. Increased attendance
  3. Reduced dropout rate
  4. Improved learning outcomes
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the challenges faced by the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Inadequate infrastructure
  2. Shortage of trained personnel
  3. Lack of community involvement
  4. Limited financial resources
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the future plans for the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Expansion of the programme to cover more children
  2. Improvement of the quality of the programme
  3. Strengthening of the monitoring and evaluation system
  4. Increased community involvement
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the community in the implementation of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Monitoring the implementation of the programme
  2. Providing feedback on the programme
  3. Participating in the planning and implementation of the programme
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the government in the implementation of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Providing financial support for the programme
  2. Formulating policies and guidelines for the programme
  3. Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the programme
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Providing technical support for the programme
  2. Mobilizing community support for the programme
  3. Implementing the programme in remote and inaccessible areas
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the media in the implementation of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Creating awareness about the programme
  2. Advocating for the programme
  3. Monitoring the implementation of the programme
  4. All of the above