MCQs on "Shuddh Jal aur Swachhta Se Swasth Bachpan" Campaign

1. What is the theme of the 7th edition of Poshan Pakhwada (2025)?

a) Digital India for Healthy Childhood
b) Shuddh Jal aur Swachhta Se Swasth Bachpan
c) Fit India Movement for Children
d) Poshan Abhiyan for Malnutrition

Answer: b) Shuddh Jal aur Swasth Bachpan
Explanation: The campaign focuses on clean water and sanitation for healthy childhood.

2. Which ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Women and Child Development for Poshan Pakhwada 2025?

a) Ministry of Health
b) Ministry of Jal Shakti
c) Ministry of Education
d) Ministry of Rural Development

Answer: b) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti is partnering for the campaign.

3. What is the tagline of the Poshan Pakhwada 2025 campaign?

a) "Har Ghar Jal, Har Ghar Swachh"
b) "Purn Poshan Ki Shuruwaat, Shuddh Jal aur Swachhta Ke Saath"
c) "Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat"
d) "Poshan Ka Maha Utsav"

Answer: b) "Purn Poshan Ki Shuruwaat, Shuddh Jal aur Swachhta Ke Saath"
Explanation: This tagline emphasizes the link between complete nutrition, clean water, and sanitation.

4. What is the duration of Poshan Pakhwada 2025?

a) 1st to 15th April
b) 8th to 23rd April
c) 1st to 30th April
d) 15th to 30th April

Answer: b) 8th to 23rd April
Explanation: The campaign runs from 8th to 23rd April 2025.

5. Which of the following is NOT a key focus area of Poshan Pakhwada 2025?

a) First 1000 days of human life
b) Promotion of fast food for children
c) Beneficiary Module in Poshan Tracker App
d) Management of malnutrition through CMAM module

Answer: b) Promotion of fast food for children
Explanation: The campaign promotes healthy lifestyles, not fast food.

6. What is the purpose of the "Smart Poshan Anganwadi Certification"?

a) To certify Anganwadis with digital infrastructure
b) To recognize Anganwadis maintaining high hygiene and nutrition standards
c) To provide financial aid to Anganwadis
d) To train Anganwadi workers in digital literacy

Answer: b) To recognize Anganwadis maintaining high hygiene and nutrition standards
Explanation: The certification rewards top-performing Anganwadi centers.

7. Which initiative aims to improve sanitation facilities at Anganwadi centers?

a) Jal Jeevan Mission
b) Swachh Jal, Sundar Aangan
c) Poshan Tracker App
d) Fit India Movement

Answer: b) Swachh Jal, Sundar Aangan
Explanation: This initiative involves murals and child-friendly water stations.

8. Who conducts awareness sessions for lactating mothers under this campaign?

a) School Teachers
b) Anganwadi and ASHA Workers
c) Police Officers
d) Bank Employees

Answer: b) Anganwadi and ASHA Workers
Explanation: They educate mothers on safe water and sanitation practices.

9. Which social media hashtags are used for the campaign?

a) #CleanIndia #HealthyKids
b) #DDWSJoinsPoshanPakhwada #PoshanPakhwada
c) #SwachhBharat #JalShakti
d) #NutritionForAll #SaveWater

Answer: b) #DDWSJoinsPoshanPakhwada #PoshanPakhwada
Explanation: These hashtags maximize outreach.

10. Which government mission supports WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) initiatives?

a) Make in India
b) Jal Jeevan Mission
c) Startup India
d) Skill India

Answer: b) Jal Jeevan Mission
Explanation: It ensures safe drinking water and sanitation.

11. What is the primary goal of the "Shuddh Jal and Swachhta Drive"?

a) Promote rainwater harvesting
b) Educate communities on safe water and sanitation
c) Distribute free water purifiers
d) Build new Anganwadi centers

Answer: b) Educate communities on safe water and sanitation
Explanation: It includes sessions on hand hygiene and waste management.

12. Which group is involved in the "Swachh Jal, Sundar Aangan" initiative?

a) Corporate Companies
b) Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
c) Political Parties
d) Sports Associations

Answer: b) Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
Explanation: SHGs help improve sanitation at Anganwadi centers.

13. What does the CMAM module focus on?

a) Digital education for children
b) Effective management of malnutrition
c) Construction of toilets
d) Training teachers

Answer: b) Effective management of malnutrition
Explanation: CMAM (Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition) tackles malnutrition.

14. Which activity is part of community mobilization in the campaign?

a) Online webinars
b) Awareness rallies
c) TV advertisements
d) Book fairs

Answer: b) Awareness rallies
Explanation: Rallies spread awareness on preventing waterborne diseases.

15. What is the role of the Poshan Tracker App in this campaign?

a) Monitor water pollution levels
b) Track beneficiary nutrition data
c) Provide gaming content for children
d) Record weather forecasts

Answer: b) Track beneficiary nutrition data
Explanation: The app helps monitor nutrition and health metrics.

16. Which age group is emphasized in the first 1000 days approach?

a) 5-10 years
b) Adolescents
c) Pregnant women and children under 2 years
d) Elderly citizens

Answer: c) Pregnant women and children under 2 years
Explanation: The first 1000 days (from conception to age 2) are critical for nutrition.

17. What is the main objective of Poshan Pakhwada?

a) Increase school enrollment
b) Combat malnutrition through behavioral change
c) Promote sports in rural areas
d) Provide free smartphones

Answer: b) Combat malnutrition through behavioral change
Explanation: The campaign targets nutrition awareness at individual and community levels.

18. Which of the following is NOT an activity under the campaign?

a) Capacity building for Anganwadi workers
b) Smart Poshan Anganwadi Certification
c) Free mobile phone distribution
d) Swachh Jal, Sundar Aangan

Answer: c) Free mobile phone distribution
Explanation: This is not mentioned in the campaign activities.

19. How does the campaign plan to reach rural communities?

a) Through social media and on-ground activities
b) By organizing international conferences
c) By distributing free laptops
d) Through celebrity endorsements only

Answer: a) Through social media and on-ground activities
Explanation: The campaign uses both digital and community-level outreach.

20. Which government program complements the WASH initiatives in this campaign?

a) PM-KISAN
b) Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen
c) Ayushman Bharat
d) Ujjwala Yojana

Answer: b) Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen
Explanation: It focuses on rural sanitation and hygiene.