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The Annapurna Scheme, providing 10 kgs of food grains per person per month free-of-cost, is meant for which one of the following categories of people?

Expecting and lactating women belonging to identified poorest of the poor families.

Students of primary and upper primary classes in government schools.

Adolescent girls of 11-18 years, belonging to identified poorest of the poor families.

Senior citizens of 65 years or above, who are not getting pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme.

✅ Correct Option: 4

Option 1 -> This relates to schemes like ICDS or maternal nutrition programs, not Annapurna.

Option 2 -> This describes the Mid-Day Meal Scheme for school children, not Annapurna.

Option 3 -> This may relate to schemes like SABLA, but not the Annapurna Scheme.

Option 4 -> The Annapurna Scheme specifically targets indigent senior citizens aged 65+ who are eligible for NOAPS but not receiving pension.

Hence, Option 4 -> The Annapurna Scheme was launched to provide food security to destitute elderly citizens who, despite being eligible for the National Old Age Pension Scheme, are not receiving any pension due to exhaustion of funds or other reasons. They receive 10 kg of food grains per month at no cost -> correct

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(D) At least 50% of beneficiaries have to be women.

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(B) Goal 2	(II) Clean water and sanitation
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Statement (II): Increasing Wages is a measure to control Inflation

Statement (III): Increasing rates of interest on Bank deposits is a measure to control Inflation

Statement (IV): Increasing spending on infrastructural development is a measure to control Supply side Inflation

Choose the correct option from the following:

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