Correct option is D
Sol. Mission Parivar Vikas (MPV) was launched on World Population Day (11 July) 2017 to accelerate access to family planning services in high-fertility districts. It targets 146 districts across 7 states (U.P., Bihar, Rajasthan, M.P., Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand) having TFR (Total Fertility Rate) > 3. MPV focuses on increasing awareness, improving access to contraceptives, and reducing unmet needs.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Launched on World Population Day – True. The scheme was announced on 11th July to emphasize the importance of population control.
· (b) A new family planning initiative – True. It introduced antara injections and Chhaya pills for spacing methods.
· (c) Focus on 146 high fertility districts in 7 states with high TFR – True. These states account for 44% of India’s population, and the program focuses on districts with high birth rates.
· (d) All of these – Correct. Since all three statements are true, this is the best and complete answer.