Which of the following statements about the ANGANWADIs is are correct Anganwadis is a type of rural ...........

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Which of the following statements about the ANGANWADIs is/are correct?

Anganwadis is a type of rural child care started in 1995 under the Mid Day Meal Scheme to combat hunger and malnutrition.
Anganwadi provides basic health care in Indian villages that includes contraceptive counselling and supply, nutrition education and supplementation, as well as pre-school activities.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Second option is correct.

The first statement is incorrect because the Anganwadis were set up under the Integrated Child Development Services or ICDS in the year 1975 to combat child hunger and malnutrition. Anganwadi means "courtyard shelter" in Indian languages.

Anganwadi is a type of rural child care centre in India. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has laid down guidelines for the responsibilities of Anganwadi workers.