Antyodaya Anna Yozana AAY was launched by the government to fight ........

General Studies (MTS) Indian Economy

Antyodaya Anna Yozana (AAY) was launched by the government to fight ______.

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SSC MTS 5th July 2022 Shift-1

poverty

environmental degradation

unemployment

population growth

- Antyodaya Anna Yozana (AAY) is a scheme by the Indian government.

- It was launched to assist the poorest of the poor by providing highly subsidized food grains.

- The main aim is to ensure food security and alleviate hunger.

Option 1: Poverty

- Correct answer: The scheme helps reduce poverty by making essential food affordable to the extremely poor.

Option 2: Environmental Degradation

- The scheme primarily tackles poverty, not environmental issues.

Option 3: Unemployment

- While AAY can indirectly impact livelihoods, it does not directly address unemployment.

Option 4: Population Growth

- The scheme has no direct link to controlling population growth.

Hence, option 1 is correctly identified.

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