Explanation
- A
2018
Option (a) claims the Mid-Day Meal Scheme was renamed in 2018. This year does not mark the renaming event. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
- B
2019
Option (b) states the renaming happened in 2019. Government policy records show no such official renaming occurred in this year. Thus, this choice is wrong.
- C
2020
Option (c) proposes 2020 as the year of the change. While discussions on scheme restructuring took place around this period, the formal rollout did not happen then. Hence, this option is incorrect.
- D
2021
Option (d) asserts that the Mid-Day Meal Scheme was officially renamed as the PM Poshan Scheme in September 2021 by the Union Cabinet. This decision extended hot cooked meals to school children studying in pre-primary classes in addition to elementary grades, backed by an expanded financial outlay. Because this accurately reflects the official implementation year, it is the correct choice.
Summary. Official key is (d) corresponding to the year 2021 when the Union Cabinet approved the renaming of the iconic Mid-Day Meal Scheme to PM Poshan. Candidates often confuse the proposal timeline with the formal cabinet approval year of 2021. Reviewing recent centrally sponsored schemes clarifies the correct implementation date. Only option (d) correctly identifies this official renaming year.