Identify the strategies adopted by the National Population Stabilization Fund for population control.
1. Prerna strategy
1. ASHA scheme
1. National Helpline
1. Santushti strategy

Correct option is D

The National Population Stabilization Fund (NPSF) promotes innovative strategies for population control and family welfare. Two major initiatives under it are the Prerna Strategy, which incentivizes delaying childbirth and promoting spacing, and the Santushti Strategy, which partners with private sector providers for sterilization services. A National Helpline also exists to spread awareness. ASHA scheme, however, is part of the National Health Mission, not a direct NPSF initiative.
Explanation for each option:
1. Prerna strategy: Correct. Encourages young couples to delay the birth of the first child and maintain spacing between children.
1. ASHA scheme: Incorrect. While crucial for family planning at the grassroots level, ASHAs work under NRHM, not NPSF.
1. National Helpline: Correct. A toll-free helpline was introduced to disseminate family planning information.
1. Santushti strategy: Correct. It engages private providers to improve access to sterilization services in underserved areas. (e) question not attempted: Not applicable.