Kishori Shakti Yojana is catering to the need of girls in the age group?

Correct option is A

Sol. Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY) targets adolescent girls aged 10–19 years, aiming to improve their health, nutrition, education, and self-development. It is implemented under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and focuses on empowering girls through life skills and awareness.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 10–19 yrs – Correct. This is the WHO-defined adolescent range and officially adopted in KSY.
· (b) 11–18 yrs – Slightly narrower and excludes early adolescents, hence inaccurate.
· (c) 12–19 yrs – Misses a part of early adolescence (ages 10–11), which are covered under KSY.
· (d) 13–19 yrs – Begins from mid-adolescence, while KSY focuses on holistic development from early adolescence onward.