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

hard Q9 of Q15

Current Affairs - Tamil Nadu Schemes & Governance

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

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.
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.
Step 3: Recall historical fact
Tamil Nadu was the first state to implement the Midday Meal Scheme in 1956, pioneering the initiative.
Final Answer:
It was the first state to implement the scheme in 1956 → Option D
Quick Check:
Midday Meal Tamil Nadu start = 1956 first state ✅

Quick Trick: Tamil Nadu started Midday Meal decades before national rollout.

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