With reference to Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme, consider the following statements: The scheme aims to bring behavioural change in the society towards birth and rights of a girl child. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme aims to bring behavioural change in the society towards birth and rights of a girl child.
2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme is being implemented by a coordinated effort by the Ministry of WCD, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of HRD.

Source: Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme

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