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7 August 2026

World Breastfeeding Week quiz

While the topic provides basic health and nutritional facts relevant to social sector services and population issues, it is a general awareness quiz rather than a specific policy, report, or legislative development that would be directly examined.

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Notes

  • Colostrum, often called 'liquid gold', is the thick, yellowish milk produced in the first days after birth, rich in nutrients and antibodies.
  • Breastmilk is digested more rapidly by infants than formula.
  • Essential food groups include fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, and grains (the missing group from the provided list).
  • Fussy eating in children often requires repeated exposure to new foods before acceptance.
  • Iron deficiency in children manifests as pale skin, fatigue, irritability, lack of energy, rapid heartbeat, and a swollen or sore tongue.
  • Sweet potato is a significant source of Vitamin A.
  • Prolactin is the primary hormone responsible for breastmilk production.
  • The replacement level of the total fertility rate is 2.1.
  • The reproductive system includes the largest (egg) and smallest (sperm) human cells.
  • The acrosome reaction is the vital process required for sperm to fertilize an egg.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life for infant health and long-term nutritional outcomes in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is considered a rich source of Vitamin A?