2023 · Q46
The beneficiaries under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme are children in the age group of:
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- A0 – 6 years
- B0 – 3 years
- C3 – 6 years
- D6 – 15 years
Explanation
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme targets children in the age group of 0-6 years (along with pregnant women and lactating mothers) for supplementary nutrition, immunization, health check-ups and pre-school education. The 0-6 years bracket is the scheme's defined beneficiary group. Hence (a) is correct.