Which of the following schemes was launched to raise the overall status of the girlchild and bring about a positive change in family and community attitudes?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Balika Samriddhi Yojana.
Balika Samriddhi Yojana (BSY) was launched in 1997 by the Government of India to promote the welfare of the girl child. It aims to change societal attitudes towards girls, reduce the dropout rate in schools, delay age of marriage, and provide financial support to families with girl children, especially below the poverty line.