This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other NHPs, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Which of the following is the nodal ministry for Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)? 
Select and explain. 
A. Ministry for Human Resource Development, B. Ministry of Rural Development, C. Ministry for Health and Family Welfare, D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: D: Ministry of Women and Child Development 
Explanation: Ministries to combat malnutrition: Programme Ministry Vitamin A prophylaxis programme Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Prophylaxis against nutritional anemia Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Iodine deficiency disorders control programs Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Special nutrition programme Ministry of Social Welfare Balwadi nutrition programme Ministry of social welfare ICDS programme Ministry of Women and Child Development Midday meal programme Ministry of Human Resource Development