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Social Justice & WelfareEXAMINEYear 201310 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Examine the role of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in combating infant malnutrition and maternal anemia in rural India.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, health, education, human resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: ICDS Scheme, Anganwadi Services, Supplementary Nutrition
Recurring Theme Trend: “ICDS Scheme”
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