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Consider the following statements in context with practise of Breastfeeding in India-

1. World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for first 6 months for new born.

2. Manipur has topped rankings in Breastfeeding practices as per Union Health and Family Welfare report.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

As per Convention on the Rights of the Child, every infant and child has right to good nutrition. World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 1st 6 months and breastfeeding with home-made food for minimum 2 years.

Union Health and Family Welfare has released report on Breastfeeding in India according to which Northeastern state of Manipur has topped rankings in Breastfeeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in India.

Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar secured bottom positions in report card. Delhi, National capital of India is also among worst-performing States.

Breastfeeding report card has been developed by devising a composite score based on 3 indicators–