Q1. Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) was started in which year?
A 1985
B 1970
C 1975 Correct
D 1980
Explanation
Integrated Child Development Scheme was launched on 2 October 1975 to improve child nutrition, health, immunisation, preschool education and support for mothers. The year 1975 is therefore the correct year for the start of the scheme. The year 1970 is too early, before the programme began. The year 1980 came after the launch and only reflects a later period of expansion. The year 1985 is also later and is not associated with the original start of ICDS.