Current Affairs
2015
Government Schemes
The Government of India has established the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme to address which of the following issues?
A.Declining child sex ratio and female education
C.Women’s employment opportunities
D.Child marriage and dowry
B.Women’s health and nutrition
Correct Answer: Option A
The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, launched by the Government of India, primarily aims to address two critical issues:
- Declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR): The scheme seeks to prevent gender-biased sex-selective elimination and ensure the survival and protection of the girl child.
- Female Education: It promotes education and empowerment of girls by ensuring their enrollment and retention in schools.
Therefore, the scheme directly targets the declining child sex ratio and female education.
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