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Q1. India faces the ‘triple burden of malnutrition’ that threatens to erode the growth and development of its human resources and economy. Explain. Also, highlight various initiatives taken by the central government to tackle malnutrition.(15 Marks)

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  • Introduce by explaining the meaning of ‘triple burden of malnutrition’.
  • In the body, highlight the status of malnutrition in India citing various reports.
  • Also, very briefly mention some causes and consequences of malnutrition. Make use of flowcharts/diagrams.
  • List down the various initiatives taken by the government to address the issue.
  • Conclude by invoking the SDGs and mentioning that implementation of the initiatives taken by the government needs to be strengthened.

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7 responses to “Q1. India faces the ‘triple burden of malnutrition’ that threatens to erode the growth and development of its human resources and economy. Explain. Also, highlight various initiatives taken by the central government to tackle malnutrition.(15 Marks)”

  1. ARPITA Avatar
    ARPITA

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      Siddharth CHATURVEDI

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      Staff @CD

      Arpita,
      Very nice attempt. A holistic answer covering all the major dimensions.
      Try to write that UNICEF report in the first paragraph of the introduction itself as question demands triple burden of malnutrition and in the first paragraph you have mentioned only two. You can include points from Global Hunger report also. The other parts are answered properly. Explain how triple burden of malnutrition affects growth and development in detail. You can include provisions from the constitution like Directive Principles in the conclusion. Overall satisfactory answer.

      Keep writing.

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    Siddharth CHATURVEDI

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      Staff @CD

      Siddharth,
      Good attempt. Introduction is short and precise which is good. All the parts of the questions have been answered properly. Good that you have mentioned about Global Hunger Report and NFHS report. Also briefly write about the causes of malnutrition. In the conclusion try to include provisions from Indian Constitution also like Directive Principles. Overall a very good answer.

      Keep practicing.

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    muskan garg

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      Staff @CD

      Muskan,
      Decent attempt. Question demands triple burden of malnutrition but you have mentioned only two. You haven’t mentioned about micronutrient deficiency or hidden hunger which is the third burden. Try to include this part in the introduction itself. Other parts of the question is properly answered. The demand of the question is met. Try to include important reports like Global Hunger Report in the answer. Good that you have talked about COVID in the causes of malnutrition. In the conclusion try to include provisions from Indian Constitution also like Directive Principles. Overall a decent answer.

      Keep practicing.

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