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Which of the following is a unique feature of Tamil Nadu's Midday Meal Scheme compared to other states?

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Current Affairs - Tamil Nadu Schemes & Governance
Which of the following is a unique feature of Tamil Nadu's Midday Meal Scheme compared to other states?
AIt was launched after the national scheme
BIt includes provision of free textbooks along with meals
CIt only covers urban schools
DIt was the first state to implement the scheme in 1956
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand the uniqueness of Tamil Nadu's Midday Meal Scheme

    The question asks for a feature that distinguishes Tamil Nadu's scheme from others.
  2. Step 2: Analyze each option

    It was launched after the national scheme is incorrect because Tamil Nadu launched it before the national scheme. It includes provision of free textbooks along with meals is incorrect as free textbooks are separate schemes. It only covers urban schools is wrong because the scheme covers rural and urban schools.
  3. Step 3: Recall historical fact

    Tamil Nadu was the first state to implement the Midday Meal Scheme in 1956, pioneering the initiative.
  4. Final Answer:

    It was the first state to implement the scheme in 1956 → Option D
  5. Quick Check:

    Midday Meal Tamil Nadu start = 1956 first state ✅
Quick Trick: Tamil Nadu started Midday Meal decades before national rollout.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming scheme started after national program or limited to urban areas.
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